Structural Engineer IV

VTG; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a senior Engineer to join their Washington, DC office. In this pivotal role, you will conduct engineering analyses to define and allocate UxV attributes while ensuring design integration. Your expertise will be crucial in providing Objective Quality Evidence through technical documentation and ensuring that structures meet performance and material requirements for shipbuilding programs. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your extensive engineering experience in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and excellence in defense systems.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of relevant engineering experience in R&D and systems acquisition.
• Must hold an active DoD Top Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering analyses to define UxV attributes and ensure design integration.
• Provide Objective Quality Evidence through technical products like drawings and reports.

Skills

Engineering Analysis

Design Integration

Technical Product Development

Material Requirements

Active DoD Top Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a senior 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?

1. Perform engineering analyses of customer mission and performance requirements to define UxV attributes in engineering terms.
2. 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.
3. Perform design and engineering studies to identify the degree of UxV systems integration required to meet the mission requirements.
4. 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.
5. Ensure structures can withstand the stresses and pressures imposed by use and the environment.
6. Calculate stability, strength and rigidity and make sure the right materials are used for shipbuilding programs.

Do you have what it takes?

Required skills:

1. Bachelor's level degree in Engineering
2. 10 years - 15 years of professional experience
3. Relevant engineering experience related R&D, T&E, and systems acquisition programs.
4. Must have active DoD Top Secret Clearance and ability to sustain one

Preferred skills:

1. Master's level degree in Engineering
2. Professional Engineer License
3. 15 or more years of professional experience
4. 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 $85,000- $150,000 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