Engineer Principal - Structural

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Engineer Principal - Structural

Apollo Professional Solutions

Lafayette, CO 80026

Posted 02/17/2025

Job ID: 74260

Job Description

Position Type: Engineer Principal - Structural

Location: Lafayette, CO

Hourly rate: $63.87

Contractor benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k

Job Description:

Engineer Principal - Structural

• An active Secret clearance is required.

What Youll Do

• Perform structural analysis on spacecraft, instruments, payloads, optics, mechanisms, and ground support equipment.
• Use closed form and finite element analysis techniques in stress analysis and structural dynamics.
• Develop loads and environments for structure and components.
• Support structural and environmental testing for static, modal, acoustic, shock, and vibration.
• Write detailed reports for test and analysis activities.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company.
• Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required, plus 6 or more years of related experience in mission systems, spacecraft systems, ground systems or payload systems.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• An active Secret clearance is required.
• A Master of Science Degree in a structures related field is preferred.
• Nastran experience with static, modal, buckling, and frequency response.
• The ability to support multiple efforts and manage competing priorities.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• A Master of Science Degree in a structures related field.
• FEM Applications: Explicit, Transient, Nonlinear, Multibody Dynamics, Line of Sight, and Jitter
• Structural Analysis: Bolted and Bonded Joints, Welds, Electronics, Antennas, Fracture and Fatigue
• Materials: Composites, Ceramics, and other high temperature materials

Must be U.S. Person for purposes of Export Compliance.

EEO Statement Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

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Meet Your Recruiter

Gina DArcangelis

About Lafayette, CO

Ready to take your career to new heights? Explore job opportunities in the vibrant area surrounding Lafayette, Colorado! Located in Boulder County just a stones throw away from Denver, Lafayette boasts a perfect blend of small-town charm and big city amenities. With a thriving arts scene, including galleries like The Collective Community Arts Center and performances at the Mary Miller Theater, as well as easy access to outdoor adventures at Waneka Lake Park and Indian Peaks Wilderness, this area offers a unique mix of culture and natural beauty. Join our team and discover why Lafayette, CO is the perfect place to grow both personally and professionally. Start your job search today!

Salary Notes: The compensation listed reflects the good-faith rate currently anticipated for this position and may be adjusted, where permitted by law, based on business needs, applicable qualifications and experience.

EEO Statement: Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

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