Sr. Structures Engineer

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform critical thermomechanical analyses of complex aerospace hardware through commercial analysis packages and hand calculations, working closely with the design team to rapidly iterate on new product development
• Peer review analyses produced by other Structures Engineers and subcontractors
• Liaise with customers on heat exchanger requirements
• Generate technical reviews, reports, and other engineering documentation
• Champion process improvement activities related to structural analysis
• Review and approve design changes and test procedures
• Support disposition of technical issues which occur during manufacturing
• Support customer reviews and inbound requests
• Support proposals and future product development

Required Skills And Abilities

• Extensive experience performing structural analysis for mechanical components; aerospace industry experience strongly preferred
• Expertise in commercial FEA software packages
• Expertise in material properties and selection process
• Knowledge of design principles, manufacturing processes, and assembly techniques
• Knowledge of 3D modeling and CAD software
• Knowledge of heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics
• Knowledge of drawing ANSI standards and GD&T procedures
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a related field
• Master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in a similar technical role

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work for prolonged periods on a computer or in a lab environment
• Ability to move equipment up to 25 pounds

Other Requirements

• Due to contracts with the United States Government, the candidate must be either a US Citizen or Green card holder
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs

Pay

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 110,000

Salary Maximum: 145,000

Incentive: No