Structural Engineer III ( TX)

Johnson Service Group; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is seeking a contract Structural Engineer III to work in Plano, TX. You will design, evaluate, and certify advanced aerospace and defense structures, including metallic and composite systems, across the product lifecycle.

The role requires 6+ years of structural engineering experience, a Bachelor's degree in engineering, and the ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in structural engineering or a related role.
• Thorough understanding of structural analysis and design principles.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Experience with static analyses and engineering simulation using FEA tools.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain/maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and analysis of advanced metallic and composite structures.
• Perform detailed structural analysis and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure all designs meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate structural designs into overall systems.
• Oversee the development and execution of structural test plans.

Skills

Static Analyses

FEA tools

Security clearance

US citizenship

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering

Tools

MSC Patran

Nastran

FEMAP

ANSYS

Job description

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is seeking a contract position for a Structural Engineer III to work in Plano, TX.

Duties:

As a Structural Engineer, you will be using your skills and expertise to design, evaluate, and certify our cutting edge products and services. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems. You'll examine complex metallic and composite structures and systems. Your technical duties involve the design and development of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle. As a Structural Engineer, you will be solving problems and working with complex materials and systems. You will support the design, analysis, and certification of advanced aerospace and defense structures. This role requires in-depth expertise in structural engineering and the ability to communicate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities include:

Support the design and analysis of advanced metallic and composite structures. Perform detailed structural analysis and identify areas for improvement. Ensure all designs meet industry standards and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate structural designs into overall systems. Oversee the development and execution of structural test plans.

Skills Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field. 6+ years of experience in structural engineering or a related role. Thorough understanding of structural analysis and design principles. Understanding of engineering principles and practices. Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams. Experience with Static Analyses. Knowledge of Computer Aided Engineering tools. The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required. Must Be a U.S. Citizen. Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience. Experience in Engineering Simulation using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.

Essential Functions:

Apply systematic and logical problem-solving techniques to develop structural designs and analysis. Convey technical information, design specifications, and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and management in a clear manner. Understand, generate, and/or review technical documents such as drawings, structural analysis reports, and test reports. Work on a computer for extended periods in an office or hybrid environment. Travel occasionally to support events such as aircraft surveys, design reviews, and customer interface meetings.

Skills: Must-haves:

Knowledge of Computer Aided Engineering tools Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teamsExperience to Static and/or Dynamic Analyses

Preferred:

Experience in Engineering Simulation using Finite Element structural analysis (FEA) tools such as MSC Patran, Nastran, FEMAP, or ANSYS Experience performing fatigue and damage tolerance analysis utilizing tools such as NASGRO or AFGROW Ability to perform classical analysis using industry standard hand calculation methods Knowledge of industry-standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing and production processes Ability to author substantiation reports Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

Education: Must-haves:

Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering or other related discipline and typically 6 or more years of relevant experience Understanding of engineering principles and practices

Languages:

English Read Write Speak

Attachments:

Skills: Required Dynamic Analyses Additional ***

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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