STRUCTURAL ENGINEER with Security Clearance

ASD; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ASD in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Structural Engineer 3 to support its Mechanical and Energetics department. You will perform structural analysis on launch vehicles and missiles, collaborating with a dynamic team on-site.

Responsibilities include damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and modeling using NX NASTRAN, FEMAP, ANSYS, ABAQUS. A strong background in reading drawings and with security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR Master's with 3 years; or PhD with 1 year.
• Ability to obtain a US Government Secret security clearance or higher.
• Strong structural analysis background with relevant experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Structural analysis

Read engineering drawings

Thermal analysis

Scripting & AI in engineering

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

NX NASTRAN

FEMAP

ANSYS

ABAQUS

High-temperature material analysis

Job description

Engineer Structural 3 to support our Mechanical and Energetics department. As a member of the M&E department you’ll get to work along side a dynamic team performing structural analysis on launch vehicles and missiles. This position will serve on-site in Chandler, AZ.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• 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
• 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• MS, or PhD in related field
• 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