Structural Engineer

Hirebridge; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm in Phoenix seeks a Structural Engineer to focus on the analysis of various aerospace structures and components. The ideal candidate will have 3-15 years of experience with analysis software like Nastran or ANSYS, strong independent working skills, and the ability to mentor other engineers. A B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering is required, along with a demonstrated capability in customer interaction and maintaining quality in engineering work. U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

Qualifications

• 3-15 years’ experience in hand calculations and FEM analysis.
• Ability to analyze components and structures.
• Experience reviewing work to maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Focus on analysis of aerospace structures and components.
• Recommend design changes when criteria are not met.
• Generate project schedules and cost estimates.

Skills

Experience with Nastran

FEM analysis

Independent work

Mentorship

Customer interaction

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Advatech Pacific is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. The recruitment, selection, employment, and training of applicants and employees is based on bona fide occupational requirements and is done without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.

Due to the nature of our work, customer requirements, Export Control Information (ECI), and security clearance requirements, U.S. citizenship is required for the majority of our positions.

Structural Engineer

US-AZ-Phoenix

Job Description

Advatech Pacific performs design and analysis activities. These activities include metallic and composite components using a range of tools, including finite element analysis (FEA) and hand calculation methods. Advatech has an available position for a Structural Engineer that will focus on the analysis of various aerospace structures and components.

Skills & Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with Nastran, ANSYS or other applicable analysis software programs. 3-15 years’ experience performing hand calculations and FEM analysis for loads, stability, stress, and fatigue analysis.
• Experience working as a lead with other engineers.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Analyzing components and structures.
• Recommending design changes when a component doesn't meet criteria.
• Generating project schedules and cost estimates.
• Experience as the primary interface with customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring less experienced engineers.
• Experience reviewing other engineers’ work to maintain a high level of quality.
• Creating presentations and reports to document design choices and analysis results.
• Presenting results to customers during design reviews.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Aircraft Gas Turbine Engines, Rotors, Shafts and Blades is highly desirable or experience with aircraft structures and composites in the following areas: Design, fabrication, and analysis of composites, formed aluminum, cast, and other metallic components (Spars, Assemblies, Ailerons, Wing Box, Winglets, Pylons, Wing Edges, etc.).
• Experience brainstorming design concepts a plus.

Education

Requires a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field.

Due to the responsibilities of these positions, customer requirements, and Export Control Information (ECI) all qualified applicants must be U.S. Citizens.

Advatech Pacific is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. The recruitment, selection, employment, and training of applicants and employees is based on bona fide occupational requirements and is done without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.