Armored Vehicle Survivability & Structural Engineer

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Defense USA is seeking a Structure/Survivability Engineer to design, analyze, and test armored hulls and survivability features for Army vehicle programs. You will work with cross‑functional teams to meet survivability requirements and program objectives, applying ballistic protection, blast mitigation, and underbody defense concepts.

The role emphasizes modeling, simulation, and finite element analysis, with responsibility for planning tests, interpreting results, and producing

Qualifications

• Significant experience in structural or survivability engineering for armored platforms.
• Proficient in structural analysis tools and survivability methodologies.
• Familiarity with Army survivability standards and test methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead armored hull design and survivability activities.
• Develop designs and armor configurations using modeling and FEM.
• Apply STANAG 4569, AEP-55, MIL-STDs and relatedArmy guidelines.
• Plan and execute ballistic, blast, and structural tests.
• Prepare technical reports and compliance documentation.

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite element modeling

Survivability assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Structural/Aerospace or related field

Tools

ANSYS

LS-DYNA

Abaqus

Job description

Hanwha Defense USA is seeking a Structure/Survivability Engineer to design, analyze, and test armored hulls and survivability features for Army vehicle programs. You will work with cross‑functional teams to meet survivability requirements and program objectives, applying ballistic protection, blast mitigation, and underbody defense concepts.

The role emphasizes modeling, simulation, and finite element analysis, with responsibility for planning tests, interpreting results, and producing