Structural Engineer III

*** US Citizens or Green Card Holder Only. No C2C or 3rd Parties *** SummaryThe Ash Group is hiring a Structural Engineer III (24586) for our client, a high-tech aerospace and defense contractor delivering complex technology solutions for national security and space exploration. This is a 12-month contract position working in Englewood, CO (Onsite). We are offering a pay rate up to $73 per hour W2 based on skill set. Role DetailsCompensation: Up to $73/hr W2Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and direct primary care benefits. After six months of employment, enjoy a 4% matched 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting.Duration: 12-month contractLocation: Englewood, CO (Onsite) What You’ll Be DoingAs a Structural Engineer, you will be using your skills and expertise to design, evaluate, and certify our cutting edge products and services. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems to highly integrated ground vehicles and test platforms.You'll examine complex metallic (steel and aluminum) structures, including both welded and bolted connections, and sometimes composite and AM (Additive Manufacturing) structures and systems.Your technical duties involve the structural analysis and development of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle from leading the analysis of structural components, reviewing the design, collaborating with cross-functional teams, integrating structural designs into overall systems, to overseeing the development and execution of structural tests. What We’re Looking ForAdvanced understanding of structural analysis and design principles and practices.Experience with static and dynamic analyses using industry standard hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools such as FEMAP, MSC Patran and Nastran.Experience analyzing steel and aluminum structure, bolted joints, and welds.Experience analyzing components exposed to vehicle shock and vibration.Ability to author substantiation reports. Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.Exposure to requirements and load development.Background in the Defense, Automotive, Maritime, or Heavy Equipment Industry is preferredFamiliarity with AWS, AISC, ASTM, ABS, and DoD design guidelines and regulations a plus