Structural Engineer
Location: Newport News, VA
Shift: (1st shift) Monday - Friday; 6am - 8am start time ; 3pm - 5pm end time
Type: direct hire
About the Company
Our Client designs and manufactures state of the art aircraft systems and components for the aerospace industry, with a niche in helicopter rotor system and prop blade development.
Responsibilities and Functions
Seeking a qualified Structural Engineer for cutting edge aerospace projects. Perform structural engineering design, analysis, and integration of structural systems requiring stress analysis. Designs structure to meet estimated load requirements, computing size, shape, strength, and type of structural members, or perform structural analysis of mechanisms and structures.
- Follow direction of senior staff and engineering management to conduct structural design, development, analysis, and integration in all phases of a design/development program.
- Coordinate the implementation of structural solutions based on analysis results with the engineering team
- Conduct and support experimental testing including load, environmental, and stress testing of structural components and assemblies
- Perform structural analysis using Finite Element Analysis for stresses and strains when the structure is subjected to linear, non-linear, and thermal or vibration inputs
- Evaluate structural integrity of components and systems based on customer requirements, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines
- Accomplish tasks by developing and/or modifying structural models using general-purpose finite element modeling software for predicting component and system level mechanical behavior
- Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace standards and specifications
Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Dental
- 401(K) with employer matching
- Generous PTO program
Job Requirements
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering required
- Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in structural analysis and design
- Experience with structural finite element analysis (FEA) tools including ANSYS and/or NASTRAN
- Strong understanding of structural analysis principles (stress, fatigue, vibration)
- Knowledge of composite and metallic structural design
- Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) tools, including ANSYS and/or NASTRAN (preferred)
- Knowledge of composite and metallic structural design
- Experience with CAD and drafting software
- Familiarity with GD&T and engineering drawing standards (ASME Y14.5)