Engineer Structural 3

Location: Chandler, AZ Salary: $60.00 USD Hourly - $80.00 USD Hourly Description:
Structural Engineer 3 (FEA / Structural Analysis)
Location: Chandler, AZ (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time Contract
Overview
Seeking a Structural Engineer 3 to join the Mechanical & Energetics team supporting advanced launch vehicle and missile programs. In this role, you will perform structural and finite element analysis on flight hardware and ground support equipment, contributing to the development of high-performance aerospace systems.
This position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineering teams on complex structural challenges involving dynamics, loads, durability, thermal environments, and advanced materials.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis of launch vehicle, missile, and ground support components.
• Develop and evaluate Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models for aerospace structures.
• Conduct stress, fatigue, durability, damage tolerance, stability, and thermal analyses.
• Interpret and apply engineering drawings, specifications, and design requirements.
• Support structural modeling, verification, validation, and testing activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure design integrity and performance.
• Document analysis results and present technical findings to internal stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another STEM discipline with 5+ years of related experience; OR
• Master's degree with 3+ years of related experience; OR
• PhD with 1+ year of related experience.
• Strong experience with Structural Analysis.
• Hands-on experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Proficiency with common engineering software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting aerospace, missile, launch vehicle, or defense programs.
• Knowledge of nonlinear analysis methods.
• Experience with:
  • FEMAP
  • NX NASTRAN
  • ANSYS
  • ABAQUS
• Background in high-temperature structural mechanics.
• Experience with thermal loading and advanced materials.
• Knowledge of Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) material systems.
• Exposure to scripting, automation, AI, or data science applications in engineering.
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a relevant engineering discipline.

Must-Have Skills

• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Structural Analysis

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Nonlinear Analysis

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.
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