Mechanical Structural Engineer - Level 2/3 - Norther Virginia

About the role

As a Structural Analysis Engineer located in Dulles or McLean, VA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. The East Engineering Vehicle and Mechanical Engineering team is looking for a Structural Analysis Engineer to assist an experienced team of mechanical engineers performing mechanical and structural analysis on one or more spacecraft systems or subsystems. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Responsibilities

• Performing static and dynamic structure analysis
• Reviewing requirements for materials, structure systems & subsystems
• Selecting appropriate technical information and data from applicable products
• Determining the technical principles involved, identifying the design path forward and computing the engineering characteristics to ensure consistency with the specifications design needs and requirements of space applications
• Releasing results as "technical documents" after review by the senior members of the team
• Developing innovative solutions and elaborating on design concepts
• Evaluating completed designs with supervisor and other technical groups, and making modifications necessary to achieve the most ideal design

Basic Qualifications – Level 2

• Bachelor's degree in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineer, Math or related area (Mechanical Engineering or Degrees with a focus in Structural Analysis highly preferred)
• 2+ years of experience OR a Master's Degree
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Ability to perform structural engineering tasks associated with analysis, design, and/or testing of structures
• Experience with at least one of the following Mechanical Analysis tools such as NX FEMAP/NASTRAN, ABAQUS, HYPERMESH. (Equivalent spacecraft structural analysis tools may be considered on a case by case basis)

Basic Qualifications – Level 3

• Bachelor's degree in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineer, Math or related area (Mechanical Engineering or Degrees with a focus in Structural Analysis highly preferred)
• 5+ years of experience, Master's Degree and 3+ years, OR a PhD
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Ability to perform structural engineering tasks associated with analysis, design, and/or testing of structures
• Experience with at least one of the following Mechanical Analysis tools such as NX FEMAP/NASTRAN, ABAQUS, HYPERMESH. (Equivalent spacecraft structural analysis tools may be considered on a case by case basis)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with spacecraft or subsystem static/dynamic testing
• Experience utilizing MATLAB

Pay

• Level 2 Salary Range: $91,800.00 – $137,600.00
• Level 3 Salary Range: $114,000.00 – $171,000.00

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Relocation assistance may be available. Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time.