Structural Engineer III

VTG Defense; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Structural Engineer to join their Washington, DC office. This role involves conducting engineering analyses to define UxV attributes and ensuring design integration for shipbuilding programs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and several years of relevant experience, including R&D and systems acquisition. You'll be responsible for ensuring that structures meet performance and stability requirements while providing Objective Quality Evidence through technical products. If you're ready to contribute to innovative defense systems, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of relevant engineering experience in R&D and systems acquisition.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering analyses to define UxV attributes.
• Ensure structures meet performance and stability requirements.
• Provide technical products like drawings and reports.

Skills

Engineering Analysis

Design Integration

Objective Quality Evidence (OQE)

Stability Calculation

Material Selection for Shipbuilding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Scructural Engineer to support our Washington, DC office. Candidate will conduct engineering analyses to define and allocate UxV attributes, ensure design integration, and provide Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) through technical products. Responsibilities include ensuring structures meet performance, stability, and material requirements for shipbuilding programs.

What will you do?

• Perform engineering analyses of customer mission and performance requirements to define UxV attributes in engineering terms.

• Perform engineering studies leading to the allocation of UxV attributes to UxV systems in terms of design direction, performance, configuration, space and weight, and arrangement.

• Perform design and engineering studies to identify the degree of UxV systems integration required to meet the mission requirements.

• Provide Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) of designs in the form of technical products such as drawings, conceptual and product engineering designs, calculations, schematics, reports, etc.

• Ensure structures can withstand the stresses and pressures imposed by use and the environment.

• Calculate stability, strength and rigidity and make sure the right materials are used for shipbuilding programs.

Do you have what it takes?

Required skills:

• Bachelor's level degree in Engineering

• 4 years - 7 years of relevant experience

• Relevant engineering experience related R&D, T&E, and systems acquisition programs.

• Must have active DoD Secret Clearance and ability to sustain one

Preferred skills:

• Professional Engineer License

• Relevant engineering experience related R&D, T&E, and systems acquisition programs for Navy shipbuilding and defense systems.

Pay Range: VTG's estimated starting pay range is $74,500-$110,080 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.

This position is contingent upon contract award

Pay Range: VTG's estimated starting pay range is $74,500-$110,080 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.