Structural Engineer 3

Basic qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 5 years related engineering experience; OR Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 3 years related engineering experience; OR Ph. Specific structural engineering specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue and thermal analysis.

DPP is seeking a Structural Engineer 3 for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing industry.
 
Work location: Onsite in Chandler, AZ
Work schedule: 9x80 A shift
Duration: 12 months
Terms: W2 contract
Work authorization: US Citizen; must be eligible to obtain and maintain a US Government secret security clearance
 
Responsibilities:

• Structural Engineer 3 will support the Mechanical and Energetics department.
• As a member of the M&E department, you’ll get to work alongside a dynamic team performing structural analysis on launch vehicles and ground support components.
• Analyze damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling.
• Specific structural engineering specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue and thermal analysis.
• Tools will include NX CAD software and FEA.

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 5 years related engineering experience;
• OR Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 3 years related engineering experience;
• OR Ph.D. degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 1 year of experience
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a US 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 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

Preferred qualifications:

• MS, or PhD in related field
• Active US Government Secret security clearance, or higher at the time of application
• Experience working with high-performance flight structures
• FEMAP, NX NASTRAN finite element analysis software
• ANSYS, ABAQUS, and other software package experience also considered
• Research and experience working with high temperatures, and effects in structural mechanics
• Thermal loading, advanced high temperature materials, structural responses, and development testing
• Working knowledge of CMC material systems
• Scripting and AI use in fields of engineering and data sciences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

US Citizen: This role requires the ability to obtain a Secret US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship. Residency requirements may apply.
 
Interested? Learn more:
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DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry. EOE/AA/V/D