Structural Engineer III Security Clearance

Position: Structural Engineer III with Security Clearance
The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4

ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations - with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we're applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force's (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission.

Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you're passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission.

Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here . If you like solving problems and working with complex materials and systems, join our amazing team! As a Structural Engineer III, you will lead the design, analysis, and certification of advanced aerospace and defense structures. This role requires in-depth expertise in structural engineering, project management, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:
* Lead the design and analysis of advanced metallic and composite structures.

* Oversee the development and execution of structural test plans.

* Perform detailed structural analysis and identify areas for improvement.

* Mentor and guide junior engineers on structural engineering practices.

* Ensure all designs meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate structural designs into overall systems. Qualifications You Must Have:
* Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

* 6+ years of experience in structural engineering or a related role.

* Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.

* Advanced understanding of structural analysis and design principles.

* Understanding of engineering principles and practices.

* Knowledge of Computer Aided Engineering tools.

* Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.

* Experience to Static and/or Dynamic Analyses. Qualifications We Prefer:
* Master's degree in a related field.

* Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent certification.

* Experience in Engineering Simulation using Finite Element structural analysis (FEA) tools such as MSC Patran, Nastran, FEMAP, or ANSYS.

* Experience performing fatigue and damage tolerance analysis utilizing tools such as NASGRO or AFGROW.

* Ability to perform classical analysis using industry standard hand calculation methods.

* Ability to author substantiation reports.

* Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.

* Familiarity with FAA, NASA, and/or DoD design and construction regulations.

Essential Functions:

* Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.

* Occasional travel may be required.

* Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.

* Applying systematic and logical problem-solving techniques to develop structural designs and analysis.

* Clearly convey technical information, design specifications, and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and management.

* Ability to understand technical documents, designs and test reports. This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs. SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants.

Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.…