Senior Structures Engineer

Applied Research Solutions • Dover, DE

2h

About The Position

ARS is seeking a Structures Engineer responsible for providing specialized technical support for Air Force aircraft structural systems throughout their complete lifecycle. This role involves ensuring structural integrity, airworthiness compliance, and systems engineering expertise for military aircraft programs, working directly with DoD acquisition processes and contractor evaluations. Qualified candidates must possess an active Secret clearance and have an engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program.

Requirements

• Must be US Citizen
• Active Secret clearance required
• Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program (preferably Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering)
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-1530, JSSG-2006, MIL-STD-1568, and MIL-HDBK-516 requirements
• Understanding of durability and damage tolerance, aircraft loads, material processes and standards
• Experience with corrosion protection and structural dynamics
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-882 and FAA safety requirements
• Understanding of AFPD 62-6 USAF Airworthiness processes
• Experience with DoD acquisition processes and documentation
• Familiarity with Life Cycle Systems Engineering (LCSE) processes
• Knowledge of aircraft structural integrity principles
• Experience with systems engineering documentation and processes

Responsibilities

• Develop, procure, sustain, and modify aircraft structures systems, sub-systems, components and equipment
• Provide systems engineering expertise in structures design and integration, manufacturing, quality and industrial engineering
• Develop and maintain critical structures systems engineering documentation including specifications, system requirements documents, and SEPs
• Execute AFPD 62-6 USAF Airworthiness requirements through standardized processes and flight authorization issuance
• Provide technical expertise on aircraft structural integrity and airworthiness compliance
• Evaluate technical documents for specification and airworthiness compliance demonstration
• Support Interface Control Documents, open system architecture, hardware, and software development
• Provide safety expertise ensuring compliance with MIL-STD-882 and FAA safety requirements
• Assist in translating user requirements into weapons system requirements for design, development, fabrication, test, and evaluation
• Support milestone reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and other technical coordination meetings
• Evaluate contractor recommendations for operational and support issues including ECPs and modification proposals
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Industry competitive benefits package
• Awards and recognition program
• Personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior