Structural Engineer III
About The Position
DPP is seeking a Structural Engineer III for a 12-month W2 contract opportunity with a client in the aerospace and defense manufacturing industry. The role is onsite in Chandler, Arizona. The engineer performs structural analysis on launch vehicle and ground support components, including analysis of damage tolerance, durability, design allowables, and structural modeling. Specialty areas may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue, and thermal analysis. Tools include NX CAD software and finite element analysis (FEA). The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; or a master’s degree in STEM and 3 years of related engineering experience; or a Ph.D. in STEM and 1 year of experience.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. 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, including standard word processing and spreadsheet experience.
- Ability to listen effectively, take direction, show initiative, accomplish assigned tasks, and complete work in a timely fashion.
- U.S. citizenship.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or Ph.D. in a related field.
- Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance or higher at the time of application.
- Experience working with high-performance flight structures.
- Experience with FEMAP and NX NASTRAN finite element analysis software; experience with ANSYS, ABAQUS, or other software packages is also considered.
- Research or experience involving high temperatures and their effects in structural mechanics, including thermal loading, advanced high-temperature materials, structural responses, and development testing.
- Working knowledge of CMC material systems.
- Scripting and AI use in engineering and data sciences.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform structural analysis on launch vehicle and ground support components.
- Analyze damage tolerance, durability, design allowables, and structural modeling.
- Perform work in specialty areas that may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue, and thermal analysis.
Benefits
- DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to employees and their eligible dependents.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
