Structures Engineer

Structures Engineer

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KODA Technologies is seeking a Structures Engineer to support a critical government program office by providing technical oversight of OEM structural testing activities and ensuring the integrity, compliance, and airworthiness of advanced aerospace systems.

• Provide technical oversight and evaluation of OEM structural test plans, procedures, and schedules to ensure compliance with government requirements.
• Analyze structural test data and independently assess results, preparing briefings, reports, and risk assessments for program leadership.
• Collaborate with government engineers, OEMs, and cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to resolve technical challenges and ensure program alignment.
• Develop and review technical documentation including test evaluations, system procedures, and engineering assessments.
• Support structural testing activities by witnessing static, dynamic, and fatigue tests and ensuring adherence to approved methodologies.
• Engage with stakeholders and leadership through technical working groups, providing subject matter expertise and guidance on structural systems.
• Identify technical risks related to airframe structures and develop mitigation strategies to support program execution and airworthiness certification.
• Support program execution through planning, coordination, and Earned Value Management (EVM) responsibilities as a control account manager.

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in aerospace structural engineering or related field.
• Experience supporting structural analysis, test evaluation, and airworthiness or certification activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in DoD, federal, or aerospace engineering environments.

• Experience supporting DoD or Federal programs, particularly Army or aviation programs.
• Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools and structural analysis methods.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, OEMs, and government stakeholders.
• Strong technical documentation, briefing, and reporting experience.
• Familiarity with systems engineering, airworthiness certification, and structural test methodologies.
• Advanced degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related field; experience with MBSE tools (e.g., 3DX) preferred.

U.S. Citizenship and Active Secret Clearance is required.

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