Senior Structural Engineer: Hands-on Defense Analysis

DP Professionals (DPP); Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DP Professionals (DPP) is seeking a Structural Engineer 3 to support weapon systems and ground vehicles. You will perform real structural analysis across the product lifecycle, with emphasis on hand calculations and fundamental methods.

You'll tackle static and dynamic analyses, weld and joint analysis, and develop loads and requirements. Experience with FEMAP, NASTRAN, MSC Patran, or LS-DYNA is valuable, and a security clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Static and dynamic analysis experience.
• Hand/calculation methods in structural engineering.
• Weld and joint analysis experience.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Experience with FEMAP, NASTRAN, MSC Patran, or LS-DYNA.
• Defense, aerospace, automotive, maritime, or heavy equipment exposure.

Responsibilities

• Perform static and dynamic structural analysis across the product lifecycle.
• Conduct hand calculations and classical analysis.
• Analyze steel and aluminum structures including welds and joints.
• Develop loads and requirements for designs.
• Apply FEA and engineering simulation tools.

Skills

Hand calculations

Static analysis

Dynamic analysis

Structural analysis

Education

BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

FEMAP

NASTRAN

MSC Patran

LS-DYNA

Job description

DP Professionals (DPP) is seeking a Structural Engineer 3 to support weapon systems and ground vehicles. You will perform real structural analysis across the product lifecycle, with emphasis on hand calculations and fundamental methods.

You'll tackle static and dynamic analyses, weld and joint analysis, and develop loads and requirements. Experience with FEMAP, NASTRAN, MSC Patran, or LS-DYNA is valuable, and a security clearance is preferred.