Peraton · 8 hours ago
Structural Engineering, Senior Advisor
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$112K/yr - $179K/yr
7+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Structural Engineering, Senior Advisor to perform fatigue analysis and ensure the structural integrity of aircraft components through various analytical techniques and criteria development.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Fatigue analysis by hand and Finite Elements of fatigue critical components. To include development and review of component fatigue strength testing, and flight loads
Analysis of aircraft usage based on data from on-board data recorders, to include evaluation of usage and generation of usage spectra
Application of statistics to determine the reliability of fatigue critical components based on statistical models of strength, loads and usage
Application of standard practice hand calculations of aircraft and component static stress analysis for validation/verification of structural integrity for new design, modification, or structural repair of airframe and rotor head dynamic components
Development of structural airworthiness criteria, structural testing requirements, test witnessing, test plan development, determination of flight envelope restrictions, and analysis of flight strain/loads data
Review of Airworthiness releases, safety of flight messages, and airworthiness evaluations and reports
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA, 10 years with MS/MA, 7 years with PhD
Experience in Aircraft Structural Analysis with a degree in Engineering
Understanding of statistical reliability for engineering structures
Understanding of Classical Stress Analysis Techniques, Finite Element Modeling Techniques, Fatigue/Fracture Mechanics Analysis Techniques, and Aerospace Structures Design
Understanding of practices/principles necessary to assess advanced systems concepts, assess specifications and develop structural airworthiness requirements
Experience performing Finite Element Analysis using Patran, FEMAP, or ANSYS
Experience with CAD modeling and reading engineering drawings
Knowledge of structural bench testing, static and fatigue of aircraft structural components
Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
Preferred
Experience with analysis of rotor head (dynamic) components a plus
Experience with structural flight tests, such as Flight Load Surveys
Experience with composite structures is desired
Benefits
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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