Structural Analyst III

System One, Inc.; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

System One, Inc. is seeking a Structural Analyst III for an on-site 6-month contract in Kent, WA. The role focuses on strength analysis of primary and secondary structures for aerospace payload accommodations, from concept to launch, with direct collaboration with manufacturing teams.

The candidate will perform sizing, analysis, testing, and qualification of subsystems, using CAD and FEA tools, and will present technical findings to customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering and 6+ years of experience with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S. per status requirements.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the full hardware lifecycle from requirements through launch and integration.
• Analyze, develop, and test primary and secondary metallic and composite structures.
• Complete hand calculations and FEM analyses to report margins of safety for aerospace structures.
• Document stress analysis to support release of engineering drawings and documents.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams across design, manufacturing, and mission integration.

Skills

Structural analysis

FEM

Ansys

Nastran

Optistruct

Hypermesh

Creo/Windchill

Education

B.S. in engineering

Tools

Ansys

Nastran

Optistruct

Hypermesh

Creo/Windchill

Job description

Job Title: Structural Analyst III

Location: Kent, WA (on-site)

Compensation: $65+ per hour

Type: Contract (6-month assignment)

Job Description

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will be responsible for strength analysis of primary and secondary structures for New Glenn Payload Accommodations structure. In this role, you will take ownership of designs from concept through launch, perform initial sizing, analysis, development, testing, and qualification of structural subsystems, and work directly with our manufacturing teams to ensure successful hardware integration.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the full lifecycle of hardware from requirements definition through concept development, design, analysis, testing, qualification, and integration
• Analyze, develop, and test primary and secondary metallic and composite unpressurized structures
• Complete hand calculations and FEM analyses to report margins of safety for primary and secondary aerospace structures
• Document stress analysis to support release of engineering drawings and documents
• Perform research, develop concepts, and run trade studies providing technical guidance (risk vs. cost vs. performance)
• Build system and detail level models supporting structural design
• Take ownership of structural test planning, execution, data reduction, analysis, and authoring of test reports
• Prepare technical content and present to internal and external customers
• Collaborate with internal and external teams throughout design, manufacturing, and mission integration

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering and 6+ years of experience with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
• Experience on recently developed aircraft or launch vehicles in one or more of the following areas: vehicle load path distribution, and first order strength assessment and sizing; skin-stringer, orthogrid, isogrid, and composite sandwich panel design
• Experience working in a multi-functional organization to develop designs and produce world-class engineered products
• Strong understanding of composite and metallic design fundamentals
• Demonstrated expertise with industry standard analysis codes: Ansys, Nastran, Optistruct, Hypermesh
• Experience in bolted joint design and analysis
• Structural design experience using CAD (Creo/Windchill preferred), hand calculations, and FEA tools
• Ability to take ownership of the hardware lifecycle from requirements definition through concept development, design, analysis, testing, qualification, and integration onto a launch vehicle
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative attitude and effective interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn, take ownership, and drive projects to completion

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.