Sr Structural Engineer; OH

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is seeking a contract position for a Sr. Structural Engineer to work in Vandalia, OH. As a Structural Engineer, you will use your skills and expertise to design, evaluate, and certify our cutting‑edge products and services, ranging from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems. You will examine complex metallic and composite structures and systems and will be responsible for the design and development of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle.

• Lead and manage complex structural engineering projects
• Provide expert guidance on the design and analysis of metallic and composite structures
• Perform high‑level structural analysis and validation
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence
• Develop and review detailed technical documentation and reports
• Ensure compliance with all applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align structural engineering initiatives with business goals

• Thorough understanding of engineering principles and practices
• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools
• Ability to work in multi‑disciplinary design and development teams
• Advanced knowledge of static strength analysis and design principles
• Ability to perform classical analysis using industry standard hand calculation methods
• Knowledge of industry‑standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model‑based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing and production processes
• Experience in Engineering Simulation using Finite Element structural analysis (FEA) tools such as MSC Patran, Nastran, FEMAP, or ANSYS
• Understanding of fatigue and damage tolerance analysis
• Ability to author and review substantiation reports

• Liaison engineering experience
• Aircraft modification experience
• 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
• Experience performing dynamic analysis
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering or other related discipline
• 10 or more years of relevant experience

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.