Structural Dynamics Engineer

Beyond New Horizons; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Continuing education assistance

Healthcare benefits packages

401K with employer matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Beyond New Horizons is seeking a Structural Dynamics Engineer to support the Test Operations at Arnold Engineering Development Complex in Tennessee. You will conduct structural analysis, recommend materials, and collaborate on design evaluations to ensure safety and performance standards are met.

The role offers competitive salaries ranging from $73,000 to $130,000 annually, plus benefits including 401K matching and continuing education assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in structural design and/or stress analysis work.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret level security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of structural integrity and performance.
• Model and simulate structural behavior using FEA software.
• Recommend suitable materials for construction based on project requirements.
• Collaborate with design teams to evaluate and refine designs.
• Determine and analyze external loads and their effects on structures.
• Investigate structural failures and recommend repairs or improvements.
• Utilize CAD software for detailed drawings and models.
• Maintain comprehensive records of analyses and project progress.

Skills

Structural Analysis

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Material Selection

Design Evaluation

Load Analysis

Failure Analysis

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Collaboration

Innovation and Research

Education

BS degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, or Structural Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

ABAQUS

Job description

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) offers an opportunity for a Structural Dynamics Engineer to join the Engineering Solutions team supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB, TN. The engineer will be part of an integrated team responsible for maintaining and sustaining the U.S. Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts and will help develop cutting‑edge technology to support national defense.

Open to internal and external candidates

Open to internal and external candidates.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be highly organized, have effective verbal and written communication skills, maintain discretion and confidentiality, manage time effectively, be proactive, and be willing to continually learn new duties and skills.

Job Duties

• Structural Analysis: conduct in depth analysis of structures, such as mechanical components and assemblies, to ensure their integrity, safety, and performance, assessing factors like stress, strain, deformation, fatigue, and load distribution.
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA): model and simulate structural behavior under various conditions and loads using FEA software (ANSYS preferred), aiding in predicting how a structure will respond to different forces and helping optimize designs.
• Material Selection: recommend suitable materials for construction or manufacturing based on mechanical properties, durability, and cost‑effectiveness, while considering project requirements.
• Design Evaluation: collaborate with design teams to evaluate and refine structural designs, providing feedback to ensure designs meet safety and performance standards.
• Load Analysis: determine and analyze external loads, such as dynamic and thermal forces, and their effects on structures, calculating stresses and strains to assess potential weaknesses.
• Failure Analysis: investigate structural failures or anomalies, identify root causes, potentially performing site visits and forensic engineering, and recommend repairs or improvements.
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD): utilize CAD software to create detailed drawings and models of structural components, including connections, supports, and load‑bearing elements.
• Documentation and Reporting: maintain comprehensive records of structural analyses, design changes, and project progress; communicate findings and recommendations through reports and presentations.
• Collaboration: work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, machinists, and project managers, to ensure structural requirements align with overall project goals.
• Innovation and Research: stay up‑to‑date with advancements in structural engineering, materials, and analysis.

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, or Structural Engineering plus a minimum of 3 years’ experience performing structural design and/or stress analysis work, or an MS degree plus at least one year of applicable experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret level security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network.
• Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education in fundamental engineering and science, and advanced knowledge of mathematics, algorithms, and computer languages.
• Ability to work in a team developing and applying FEA models using software such as ANSYS, ABAQUS, etc.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of developing computational engineering methods and applying structural tools to engineering problems.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Additional Information

U.S. Citizenship is required. At this time BNH will not sponsor any applicants for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1b, F1 OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, J‑1, E‑2, E‑3, L‑1, or other forms of work authorization that require employer immigration support).

Arnold Airforce Base – Salary: $73,000 - $130,000 / year

Equal Employment Opportunity

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, and any other grounds for discrimination prohibited by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.