Senior Structural Engineer
Senior Structural Engineer
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$ 112000 - 179000
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Job Description
Responsibilities
The Senior Structural Engineer will provide structural aerospace engineering support to the Structures and Materials Division of the Armys Aviation Engineering Directorate by applying classical structural methods and advanced finite element modeling techniques to evaluate design alternatives repairs and/or redesign efforts to ensure structural integrity and airworthiness of all US Army Aircraft. Emphasis will be on understanding/application of Airworthiness Qualification Requirements for New Development Aircraft Systems. Familiarity/Experience with Tilt Rotor Aircraft is beneficial.
This position requires an active/current DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain an interim Secret.
Position is based out of Redstone Arsenal Huntsville AL.
Duties include:
- Application of standard practice hand calculations of aircraft and component static stress analysis for validation/verification of structural integrity for new design modification or structural repair of airframe and rotor head dynamic components.
- Application of Finite Element Analysis Techniques to determine load distributions in aircraft structure.
- Development of structural airworthiness criteria structural testing requirements test witnessing test plan development determination of flight envelope restrictions and analysis of flight strain/loads data.
- Evaluation of flight test and fullscale specimen laboratory testing data to establish SN curves and establish component fatigue lives and retirement times.
- Review of Airworthiness releases safety of flight messages and airworthiness evaluations and reports.
- Onsite support of structural flight testing
Qualifications
That you will need:
- Experience with analysis of rotorhead (dynamic) components a plus
- Experience performing stuctural analysis of airframe structure
- Experience performing Finite Element Analysis using NASTRAN FEMAP or ANSYS
- Knowledge/Experience with structural bench testing static and fatigue of aircraft structural components
- Experience structural flight tests such as Flight Load Surveys
- Experience supporting airframe production programs to include MRB and salvage efforts
- Strong Statistical background is desired
- 8 or more years of experience in Aircraft Structural Analysis with BS in Engineering; 6 years with MS; 3 years with a PhD.
- Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a nextgeneration national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
EEO
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
