Structural Engineer 3

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Structural Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in Chandler, AZ. You will perform structural analysis on launch vehicle and ground support components as part of the Mechanical and Energetics department.

Qualifications include a STEM degree with several years of experience and FEA/structural analysis expertise, plus the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. Proficiency with engineering drawings and standard software is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 1 year of experience.
• FEA experience with structural analysis.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong computer skills with standard word processing and spreadsheet tools.
• Ability to obtain a US Government Secret security clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis for launch vehicle and ground support components within the M&E department.
• Analyze damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling; use NX CAD and FEA tools.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Structural Analysis

Read drawings

Office software

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

MS/PhD in STEM

Tools

NX CAD

FEMAP / NX NASTRAN

ANSYS / ABAQUS

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Structural Engineer 3's for a contract opportunity in Chandler, AZ.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 1 year of experience.
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Structural Analysis.
• Ability to obtain a US Government Secret security clearance, or higher.
• Strong structural analysis background with demonstrated work experience and knowledge.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Computer skills with standard word processing/spreadsheet experience.
• Ability to listen effectively, take direction, and possess initiative to accomplish assigned tasks and complete work in a timely fashion.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Looking for an Engineer Structural 3 to support our Mechanical and Energetics department. As a member of the M&E department you'll get to work alongside a dynamic team performing structural analysis on launch vehicles and missiles.

Responsibilities: Performs structural analysis on launch vehicle and ground support components. Analyzes damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling. Specific structural engineering specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue and thermal analysis. Tools will include NX CAD software and FEA.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• MS, or PhD in related field.
• Nonlinear.
• Active US Government Secret security clearance, or higher at the time of application.
• Experience working with high performance flight structures.
• FEMAP, NX NASTRAN finite element analysis software.
• ANSYS, ABAQUS, and other software package experience also considered.
• Research and experience working with high temperatures, and effects in structural mechanics.
• Thermal loading, advanced high temperature materials, structural responses, and development testing.
• Working knowledge of CMC material systems.
• Scripting and AI use in fields of engineering and data sciences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline is required.
• School must be accredited.

HOURS:

9/80A schedule. This position will serve on-site in Chandler, AZ.