Structural Engineer II

DPP•Plano, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

DPP is seeking a Structural Engineer II for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace & Defense industry. As a Structural Engineer II, you will be using your skills and expertise to design, evaluate, and certify cutting-edge products and services. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated ground and air vehicles to orbital and space exploration systems. You'll examine complex metallic and composite structures and systems. Your technical duties involve the design and development of new products and processes throughout the product’s lifecycle.

Requirements

Understanding of engineering principles and practices
Basic knowledge of Computer Aided Engineering tools
Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
Exposure to Static and/or Dynamic Analyses
Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering or other related disciplines.
2 or more years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Engineering Simulation using Finite Element structural analysis (FEA) tools such as MSC Patran, Nastran, FEMAP, or ANSYS
Experience performing fatigue and damage tolerance analysis utilizing tools such as NASGRO or AFGROW
Ability to perform classical analysis using industry standard hand calculation methods
Knowledge of industry-standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing and production processes
Ability to author substantiation reports
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

Responsibilities

Design, evaluate, and certify cutting-edge products and services.
Examine complex metallic and composite structures and systems.
Design and development of new products and processes throughout the product’s lifecycle.