Secret-Cleared Structural Analysis Engineer

Structural Analysis Engineer

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Secret-Cleared Structural Analysis Engineer in Melbourne, Florida for a one-year onsite contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. This position will support structural stress engineering for an advanced military aircraft program, performing static, dynamic, and damage-tolerance structural analyses of metallic and composite airframe structures. The engineer will use both hand calculations and approved analytical tools to evaluate loads, structural integrity, and complex engineering problems.

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 12+ years of experience, including aerospace structural analysis; OR master's degree in a STEM discipline with 10+ years of relevant experience; OR Ph.D. in a STEM discipline with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong background in aerospace structural analysis.
• Experience performing static, dynamic, and damage-tolerance structural analyses.
• Experience analyzing metallic and composite airframe structures, mechanical systems, and equipment.
• Ability to perform structural analysis using hand calculations and automated analytical methods.
• Experience with FEMAP, NX, Teamcenter, or similar engineering software.
• Ability to comprehend and analyze complex engineering problems and develop solutions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment while managing and prioritizing multiple responsibilities.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain, transfer, and maintain a final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance and required program access.

• Current, in-scope DoD Secret clearance or higher.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Structural Engineering.
• Airframe experience involving advanced composite materials.
• Experience using AFGROW.
• Experience leading engineering projects or teams.

• Perform static, dynamic, and damage-tolerance structural analyses of metallic and composite airframe structures.
• Analyze mechanical systems and equipment using hand calculations and approved analytical methods.
• Derive non-flight applied loads as required.
• Create, extract, and distribute internal structural loads.
• Use tools such as FEMAP, NX, Teamcenter, and other engineering applications to support structural analysis.
• Evaluate complex structural engineering problems and develop technically sound solutions.
• Coordinate with engineering team members to meet program objectives and project requirements.
• Prioritize and manage multiple engineering assignments simultaneously.

• 9/80 A work schedule.
• Stated work hours: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.
• Onsite in Melbourne, Florida.

• Up to $91.67 per hour.