The Senior Structural Engineer is responsible for leading intricate analyses to ensure our products will meet customer requirements. This role requires rigorous application of structural mechanics while adhering to manufacturing, testing, and quality best practices. The Senior Structural Engineer will engage in problem-solving daily and regularly present results to internal and external stakeholders.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform critical thermomechanical analyses of complex aerospace hardware through commercial analysis packages and hand calculations, working closely with the design team to rapidly iterate on new product development
Peer review analyses produced by other structures engineers and subcontractors
Liaise with customer on heat exchanger requirements
Generate technical reviews, reports, and other engineering documentation
Champion process improvement activities related to structural analysis
Review and approve design changes and test procedures
Support disposition of technical issues which occur during manufacturing
Support customer reviews and inbound requests
Support proposals and future product development

Required Skills and Abilities:

Extensive experience performing structural analysis for mechanical components (aerospace preferred)
Expertise in commercial FEA software packages
Expertise in material properties and selection process
Knowledge of design principles, manufacturing processes, and assembly techniques
Knowledge of 3D modeling and CAD software
Knowledge of heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics
Knowledge of drawing ANSI standards and GD&T procedures
Highly motivated self-starter
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a related field
Master’s degree preferred
5+ years of experience in a similar role

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work for prolonged periods on a computer or in a lab environment
Ability to move equipment up to 25 pounds

Other Requirements:

Due to contracts with the United States Government, the candidate must be either a US Citizen or Green card holder.

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