Aerospace Structures Engineer — FEM & Aircraft Integrity

Aurora Flight Sciences; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Flight Sciences in Manassas, VA is seeking a Structures Engineer to perform structural sizing and evaluations, write technical reports, and support testing preparation. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years of experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with FEM tools and CAD software are essential. The position requires US Citizenship for security clearance. Competitive salary range from $75,000 to $164,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.
• Typically 2 or more years' related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural sizing and structural integrity evaluations.
• Write technical reports for peer review.
• Support test preparation, execution, and reporting.

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365

Strong English communication skills

Classical hand analysis for strength and stability

Ability to work independently

Automation using Python

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEM packages (Femap, Nastran, ANSYS)

3D CAD packages (CATIA V5, SolidWorks)

Job description

Aurora Flight Sciences in Manassas, VA is seeking a Structures Engineer to perform structural sizing and evaluations, write technical reports, and support testing preparation. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years of experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with FEM tools and CAD software are essential. The position requires US Citizenship for security clearance. Competitive salary range from $75,000 to $164,000 annually.