Structural Engineer 3
About The Position
The Structural Engineer will be responsible for supporting the Vulcan Booster design and build process by performing structural analysis. The successful candidate will: Perform strength, stability, fatigue, and fracture analysis for structural components Create analysis models, perform hand calculations, and understand analysis best practices to provide strength inputs and recommendations for new designs, installations, ground, and handling equipment Review and approve 3-D engineering layouts, 3-D models, designs/drawings and 2-D drawing changes for a variety of mechanical system components and installations Make engineering design recommendations with consideration of thermal, mechanical, and pressure loading using appropriate material properties, configurations, safety factors, etc. Support internal peer reviews, tabletop reviews, and formal design reviews as needed Support fast-paced design/analysis cycles and be able to evaluate hardware non-conformances to support production activities Participate in internal/external design reviews, and technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and may be expected to present analysis products at preliminary/critical design reviews (PDR/CDR)
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or universit
- Fundamental knowledge of statics and mechanics of materials
- Understanding of analysis tools and methodology such as: NASTRAN (Static, Modal, Dynamic and Non-Linear Analysis Solutions) FEMAP pre/post processor
- Ability to make design recommendations based on analysis results
- Experience analyzing structural components (machined primary/secondary structure)
- General understanding of: Material properties Bolted joint modeling and analysis GD&T standards and principles Analysis best practices and underlying assumptions Basic hand calculations
- Minimum of 4 years of related work experience
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with MS Office tools
- Knowledge of Launch Vehicles
- Experience supporting factory operations
- Knowledge of fabrication processes
- Integration and Communication skills
Responsibilities
- Perform strength, stability, fatigue, and fracture analysis for structural components
- Create analysis models, perform hand calculations, and understand analysis best practices to provide strength inputs and recommendations for new designs, installations, ground, and handling equipment
- Review and approve 3-D engineering layouts, 3-D models, designs/drawings and 2-D drawing changes for a variety of mechanical system components and installations
- Make engineering design recommendations with consideration of thermal, mechanical, and pressure loading using appropriate material properties, configurations, safety factors, etc.
- Support internal peer reviews, tabletop reviews, and formal design reviews as needed
- Support fast-paced design/analysis cycles and be able to evaluate hardware non-conformances to support production activities
- Participate in internal/external design reviews, and technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and may be expected to present analysis products at preliminary/critical design reviews (PDR/CDR)
Benefits
- 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
- Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible work environments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
