Principal Structure Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Principal Structure Engineer with Security Clearance
Job Description

• 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 in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

• Perform other duties as necessary.

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.
Additional

Skills & Qualifications
Required Education, Experience, &

Skills:

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 6 or more years related experience.

• 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.

• Required skills and proficiencies include Nastran experience with static, modal, buckling, and frequency response.

• Proficiency preferred in the following areas:
o General Software:
Simcenter, FEMAP, LS-Dyna, Abaqus, MATLAB, Adams, Solidworks, Python
o 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
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. Required Education, Experience, &

Skills:

• A Master of Science Degree in a structures related field is preferred.