Sr. Structural Engineer - Aerospace

Mavensoft Technologies, LLC; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mavensoft Technologies, LLC seeks a Sr. Structural Engineer - Aerospace in Plano, TX. This 12-month contract is on-site and requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

You will lead design, analysis, and certification of advanced aerospace structures, collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should have substantial experience with FEA, static stress analysis, and fatigue/damage tolerance methods, and be proficient with CAE tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Civil, or related field required.
• 6+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of structural analysis and design principles.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Experience with static analyses.
• Knowledge of CAE tools.

Responsibilities

• Support design and analysis of advanced metallic and composite structures.
• Perform detailed structural analysis and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate structural designs into systems.
• Oversee development and execution of structural test plans.

Skills

Aerospace structural analysis

Finite element analysis

Static stress analysis

Metallic & composite structures

Fatigue & damage tolerance

NASGRO/AFGROW/DoD design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

CAE tools

Job description

Role: Sr. Structural Engineer - Aerospace
Duration: 12 Months (Contract)
Location: Plano, TX (On-Site)
Work Authorization: US Citizen; must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance
Key Skills: Aerospace Structural Analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Static Stress Analysis (Stress, strain, deformation, strength under static loading), Metallic and Composite Structures (Structural design and analysis of aerospace metals), Fatigue and Damage Tolerance, NASGRO/AFGROW/DoD design (Fatigue life, crack growth, fracture mechanics)

Position Summary:

• As a Structural Engineer III, you will be solving problems and working with complex materials and systems.
• You will support the design, analysis, and certification of advanced aerospace and defense structures.
• This role requires in-depth expertise in structural engineering and the ability to communicate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities:

• Support the design and analysis of advanced metallic and composite structures.
• Perform detailed structural analysis and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure all designs meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate structural designs into overall systems.
• Oversee the development and execution of structural test plans.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in structural engineering or a related role.
• Thorough understanding of structural analysis and design principles.
• Understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Experience with Static Analyses.
• Knowledge of Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.
• Must Be a U.S. Citizen.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Experience in Engineering Simulation using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
• Ability to perform classical analysis using industry standard hand calculation methods.
• Experience performing fatigue and damage tolerance analysis utilizing tools such as NASGRO or AFGROW.
• Familiarity with FAA, NASA, and/or DoD design and construction regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Apply systematic and logical problem-solving techniques to develop structural designs and analysis.
• Convey technical information, design specifications, and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and management in a clear manner.
• Understand, generate, and/or review technical documents such as drawings, structural analysis reports, and test reports.
• Work on a computer for extended periods in an office or hybrid environment.
• Travel occasional to support events such as aircraft surveys, design reviews, and customer interface meetings.