Senior Structural Engineer - Launch Vehicle FEA Specialist

PROLIM Corporation; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PROLIM Corporation in Chandler, AZ seeks an Engineer Structural 3 to perform structural analysis on launch vehicle and ground support components. You will analyze damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling, applying dynamics, loads, stability, stress fatigue, and thermal analysis.

Proficiency with NX CAD and FEA tools is required. Preferred qualifications include advanced degrees, active security clearance, and experience with high temperature materials and FEMAP/NX

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 1 year of experience
• Ability to obtain a US Government Secret security clearance, or higher
• Strong structural analysis background with demonstrated work experience and knowledge
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
• Computer skills with standard word processing/spreadsheet experience
• Ability to listen effectively, take direction, and possess initiative to accomplish assigned tasks and complete work in a timely fashion

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis on launch vehicle and ground support components.
• Analyze damage tolerance, durability, design allowables, and structural modeling.
• Specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue and thermal analysis.
• Utilize NX CAD software and FEA tools.

Skills

Structural analysis

Reading engineering drawings

MS Office skills

Clearance eligibility

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

FEMAP

NX NASTRAN

ANSYS

ABAQUS

NX CAD

Job description

PROLIM Corporation in Chandler, AZ seeks an Engineer Structural 3 to perform structural analysis on launch vehicle and ground support components. You will analyze damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling, applying dynamics, loads, stability, stress fatigue, and thermal analysis.

Proficiency with NX CAD and FEA tools is required. Preferred qualifications include advanced degrees, active security clearance, and experience with high temperature materials and FEMAP/NX