Structural Engineer III

Mavensoft Technologies. • Plano, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Structural Engineer III, you will solve problems involving complex materials and systems and support the design, analysis, and certification of advanced aerospace and defense structures. The role requires in-depth structural engineering expertise and the ability to communicate across functions. This is a 12-month contract position based on-site in Plano, Texas. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

The engineer will apply systematic, logical problem-solving techniques; communicate technical information and project updates; and understand, generate, or review technical documents such as drawings, structural analysis reports, and test reports. The position involves extended computer work in an office or hybrid environment and occasional travel for aircraft surveys, design reviews, and customer meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field; a higher relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• At least 6 years of experience in structural engineering or a related role.
• Thorough understanding of structural analysis and design principles.
• Understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary design and development teams.
• Experience with static analyses.
• Knowledge of computer-aided engineering tools.
• Experience in engineering simulation using finite element analysis (FEA) tools.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Background in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Ability to perform classical analysis using industry-standard hand-calculation methods.
• Experience performing fatigue and damage-tolerance analysis using tools such as NASGRO or AFGROW.
• Familiarity with FAA, NASA, and/or DoD design and construction regulations.
• Experience with aerospace structural analysis, metallic and composite structures, fatigue and damage tolerance, and static stress analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and analysis of advanced metallic and composite structures.
• Perform detailed structural analysis and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate structural designs into overall systems.
• Oversee the development and execution of structural test plans.
• Apply systematic and logical problem-solving techniques to develop structural designs and analyses.
• Communicate technical information, design specifications, and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and management.
• Understand, generate, and/or review drawings, structural analysis reports, and test reports.
• Travel occasionally to support aircraft surveys, design reviews, and customer interface meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level