Structural Engineer with Security Clearance

Responsibilities: • Support various launch vehicle programs by performing structural analysis including detailed hand calculations and linear and non-linear Finite Element Analysis (FEA) • Present results to management and customer base while documenting detailed analysis reports for release. • Identify and troubleshoot structural issues during preliminary/conceptual design and parallel to manufacturing. • Communicate project status to direct manager and the Integration and Test (I&T) IPT Lead. Keep daily task organized and up to date. • Collaborate with other functional engineers on the team to share insight on any structural issues and to maintain program schedule. • • Design, develop, and implement testing methods for metallic and composite material testing. • Help to define structural design changes required in high temperature applications. Basic Qualifications for Structural Engineer 3: • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 10-14 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline • Working knowledge in one of the following software: Femap, NASTRAN, NASGRO, Abaqus, MathCAD, NX, Teamcenter • Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills. • Demonstrated ability to use fundamental structural methods. • Experience in designing/analyzing Ground Support Equipment (GSE) • This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen. • Active Secret security clearance Preferred Qualifications for Structural Engineer 3: • A Master's degree in a STEM discipline or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 8-10 years of experience. • Working knowledge of high temperature materials and testing for hypersonic applications • Working knowledge of structural analysis for composites including carbon and ceramic materials • Familiarity with fatigue and fracture mechanics. Fracture Control Plans.

Location: Phoenix, Arizona, US

Posted Date: 8/21/2025