Structural Engineer III

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Dayton, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

If you like solving problems and working with complex materials and systems, join our amazing team! As a Structural Engineer III, you will lead the design, analysis, and certification of advanced aerospace and defense structures. This role requires in-depth expertise in structural engineering, project management, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
6+ years of experience in structural engineering or a related role.
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Advanced understanding of structural analysis and design principles.
Understanding of engineering principles and practices.
Knowledge of Computer Aided Engineering tools.
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
Experience to Static and/or Dynamic Analyses.
U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field.
Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent certification.
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.
Ability to author substantiation reports.
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
Familiarity with FAA, NASA, and/or DoD design and construction regulations.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and analysis of advanced metallic and composite structures.
Oversee the development and execution of structural test plans.
Perform detailed structural analysis and identify areas for improvement.
Mentor and guide junior engineers on structural engineering practices.
Ensure all designs meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate structural designs into overall systems.
Applying systematic and logical problem-solving techniques to develop structural designs and analysis.
Clearly convey technical information, design specifications, and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and management.
Ability to understand technical documents, designs and test reports.