216888 - Structural Engineer 3

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Structural Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in Chandler, AZ.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with at least 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with at least 3 years of related engineering experience
• Strong structural analysis background with demonstrated work experience and knowledge
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
• Familiarity with finite element analysis, classical stress and strain methodology, engineering statics, and structural mechanics
• Computer skills with standard word processing/spreadsheet experience
• Ability to listen effectively, take direction, and possess initiative to accomplish assigned tasks and complete work in a timely fashion
• Active DoD Secret security clearance, or higher
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are looking for a Structural Engineer to support our Mechanical and Energetics department. As a member of the M&E department you’ll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside other analysts, design engineers, and program managers to make our technologies a reality. This position will serve on-site at our Launch Systems headquarters in Chandler, AZ.

• Under minimal direction, perform a variety of structural engineering tasks to support design, analysis, and test of missile and launch vehicle systems
• Generate safety factors for stress, stiffness, buckling, bolted joints, fracture, and other relatable structural failure modes
• Work in team environment and address issues using skills obtained in the field of engineering related to structural integrity sciences
• Use the fundamentals of structural mechanics to provide guidance to design engineers in preliminary and final designs of launch vehicle primary/secondary structures and ground support equipment
• Learn and develop proficiency with structural analysis software (FEMAP, NX NASTRAN, MathCAD, etc.)
• Interpret, select, and apply specifications and customer requirements to accomplish specific goals
• Produce engineering documentation and technical reports
• Determine appropriate test levels and instrumentation to support the qualification and acceptance of flight structures
• Gather, compile, and interpret technical data such as flight data, test data, or material test reports

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• MS or PhD in related field.
• Experience working with high performance flight structures
• FEMAP, NX NASTRAN finite element analysis software is a plus. Experience with ANSYS, ABAQUS, and other software package use will also be considered.
• Expertise in structural analysis of composite structures and fracture mechanics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in STEM is required. School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS:

Full-Time 9/80 workweek. 1st shift. 100% on-site.