AllianceIT Inc · 7 hours ago
Structural Engineer
AllianceIT Inc is seeking a Structural Engineer to perform a variety of engineering tasks to support the design, analysis, and testing of missile and launch vehicle systems. The role involves generating safety factors, providing guidance on structural integrity, and producing engineering documentation.
Responsibilities
Under minimal direction, perform a variety of structural engineering tasks to support design, analysis, and test of missile and launch vehicle systems
Generate safety factors for stress, stiffness, buckling, bolted joints, fracture, and other relatable structural failure modes
Work in team environment and address issues using skills obtained in the field of engineering related to structural integrity sciences
Use the fundamentals of structural mechanics to provide guidance to design engineers in preliminary and final designs of launch vehicle primary/secondary structures and ground support equipment
Learn and develop proficiency with structural analysis software (FEMAP, NX NASTRAN, MathCAD, etc.)
Interpret, select, and apply specifications and customer requirements to accomplish specific goals
Produce engineering documentation and technical reports
Determine appropriate test levels and instrumentation to support the qualification and acceptance of flight structures
Gather, compile, and interpret technical data such as flight data, test data, or material test reports
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with at least 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with at least 3 years of related engineering experience
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance, or higher
Strong structural analysis background with demonstrated work experience and knowledge
Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
Familiarity with finite element analysis, classical stress and strain methodology, engineering statics, and structural mechanics
Computer skills with standard word processing/spreadsheet experience
Ability to listen effectively, take direction, and possess initiative to accomplish assigned tasks and complete work in a timely fashion
Must be a U.S. citizen
Preferred
MS or PhD in related field
Experience working with high performance flight structures
FEMAP, NX NASTRAN finite element analysis software is a plus. Experience with ANSYS, ABAQUS, and other software package use will also be considered
Expertise in structural analysis of composite structures and fracture mechanics
Active DoD Secret security clearance, or higher
Excellent written and verbal communication skills