Aviation Structural Engineering, Lead Associate

Peraton; United States; On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Aviation Structural Engineer, Lead Associate, to provide structural aerospace engineering support at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL, with telework optional. The role emphasizes static and fatigue analysis, FEA (NASTRAN/FEMAP/ABAQUS), and airworthiness criteria development.

The candidate must have 5 years with a BS or 3 years with an MS, DoD clearance, U.S. citizenship, and experience with rotorhead components is a plus. Target salary range listed; benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience performing structural analysis of airframe structure, static and fatigue.
• Experience performing Finite Element Analysis using NASTRAN, FEMAP, or ABAQUS.
• Knowledge of structural bench testing for static and fatigue of aircraft components.
• Experience with structural flight testing, such as Flight Load Surveys.
• Experience supporting airframe production programs (MRB/salvage).
• Experience with rotorhead (dynamic) components is a plus.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain interim clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply standard practice hand calculations of aircraft static stress for validation of airframe and rotor components.
• Apply Finite Element Analysis to determine load distributions in aircraft structure (NASTRAN/FEMAP/ABAQUS).
• Develop structural airworthiness criteria, testing requirements, and test plans.
• Evaluate flight test and lab data to establish S-N curves and fatigue lives.
• Review airworthiness releases, safety of flight messages, and airworthiness reports.
• Provide on-site support for structural flight and bench testing.

Skills

Static stress analysis

Finite Element Analysis

Rotorhead components

Statistical background

DoD clearance

U.S. citizenship

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in Engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

FEMAP

ABAQUS

Job description

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world\'s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we\'re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

The Aviation Structural Engineering, Lead Associate will provide structural aerospace engineering support to the Structures and Materials Division of the Army\'s Aviation Engineering Directorate by applying classical structural methods and advanced finite element modeling techniques to evaluate design alternatives, repairs, and/or redesign efforts to ensure structural integrity and airworthiness of all US Army Aircraft. Emphasis will be on understanding/application of Airworthiness Qualification Requirements for New Development Aircraft Systems.

Position is based out of Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL. Preference is to be within commutable distance from site, but not required. Telework is available.

What you will do:

• 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.
• Application of Finite Element Analysis Techniques to determine load distributions in aircraft structure. (NASTRAN/FEMAP/ABAQUS)
• 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.
• Evaluation of flight test and full-scale specimen laboratory testing data to establish S-N curves and establish component fatigue lives and retirement times.
• Review of Airworthiness releases, safety of flight messages, and airworthiness evaluations and reports.
• On-site support of structural flight testing and bench testing

Desired:

• Familiarity/Experience with Tilt Rotor Aircraft

Qualifications

5 years with BS, 3 Years with an MS

What you will need:

• Experience performing structural analysis of airframe structure, static and fatigue.
• Experience performing Finite Element Analysis using NASTRAN, FEMAP, or ABAQUS
• Knowledge/Experience with structural bench testing, static and fatigue of aircraft structural components
• Experience with structural flight testing, such as Flight Load Surveys
• Experience supporting airframe production programs, to include MRB and salvage efforts
• Experience with analysis of rotorhead (dynamic) components a plus
• Strong Statistical background is desired
• This position requires an active/current DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain an interim Secret.
• U.S. citizenship is required

Details

Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual\'s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.