Responsibilities:

• Strong understanding of structures fundamentals: statics, mechanics of materials, stress/strain.
• Ability to perform hand calculations and spreadsheet first order models to inform path forward before jumping into detailed design
• Strong focus on good architecture to ensure designs are robust in nature
• Define and document driving load cases for systems and components.
• Design primary structure and size components to meet these load cases with adequate margin
• Develop hand calculations, spreadsheet and scripted models, and FEA models to predict deflection, stress, modes, etc.
• Run modes, statics, and dynamics FEA and progress FEM as needed. Gate model maturity with type of analysis needed and state of hardware design
• Define and execute tests to verify designs. Tap or twang tests, static tests, vibration tests. Implement DAQ systems and post process data using higher level languages (Python preferred)
• Support failure reviews and root cause analysis with test data and structural analysis
• Present structures status to other team members, provide clear understanding of timelines and technical status
• Provide structures inputs to build out lab space and infrastructure
• Support mechanical, electrical, and software team’s development efforts with necessary structures inputs

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering with focus on structures
• 7+ years of experience in Structures and Analysis
• Structural FEA experience - FEMAP/Nastran or ANSYS
• Experience developing code in higher level languages like Python, MATLAB, C++ for things like simple models and Nastran deck parsing
• Experience with vibration and static and modal testing and test data post processing
• Highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties autonomously without supervision
• Experience with environmental testing and verification for consumer or automotive or aerospace
• Passion for defending the United States and her allies

U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.