Junior Structural Integrity Engineer

Compass Systems Inc•Lexington Park, MD

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Junior Engineer will investigate, analyze, and deliver technical positions, and recommendation on engineering issues with oversight and direction. They can independently address some tasking, but still require senior level guidance.

Requirements

Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Materials, or other related Engineering field.
Basic understanding of aircraft operations, manufacturing methods, mechanical systems, and materials as applied to aircraft and their components.
Foundational knowledge of process qualification, validation, and verification for aircraft components and associated hardware.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to support evaluation of system performance, reliability, and integration considerations within aircraft systems.
Working knowledge of applicable military specifications and standards relevant to aircraft design, manufacturing, and airworthiness is beneficial.
Some experience or exposure to identifying, assessing, and managing technical and programmatic risks within aircraft systems or engineering projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply foundational engineering principles to support review of analyses and ground/flight test data for airworthiness evaluations of fixed-wing aircraft under senior guidance.
Assist in identifying and resolving engineering problems through analysis of structural test data and simulation results, applying basic knowledge of structural behavior and damage tolerance.
Support Program Manager efforts by tracking compliance with aircraft requirements, including technical reporting, documentation, and quality control activities.
Contribute to early-stage (TRL 0–5) projects involving materials, manufacturing processes, and structural considerations, supporting transition to cross-functional teams.
Provide support during structural ground testing, ensuring accurate data collection, documentation, and alignment with test objectives.
Assist in the use and development of modeling and simulation tools, including finite element models, and support correlation with test results.
Participate in team-based engineering activities, building competency in structural analysis methods, fatigue and fracture concepts, and aircraft structural performance.
Contribute to engineering studies supporting long-term improvements in materials, manufacturing processes, and structural durability.
Prepare basic engineering design and structural analysis documentation, including stresses, strains, and margins of safety, for senior review.
Support design for manufacturability initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce lifecycle cost while maintaining structural performance.
Collaborate with engineering teams on materials and process development, assisting with qualification, validation, and optimization efforts.