Senior Engineer – Structural Analysis

Our client residing on the eastside of Seattle is looking for an experienced engineer with a structural analysis background to join their team to assist the design team.

PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES
This position requires the selected candidate to have excellent structural analysis skills that will be applied in designing and solving structural problems in the development and testing of flight propulsion products. The individual joins a senior staff engaged in development and production activities related to new and existing atmospheric and in-space propulsion technologies with a market leading propulsion supplier.

Essential Job Functions:

Under general direction, the selected candidate will perform engineering assignments requiring a wide application of advanced principles, theories and concepts in developing or modifying propulsion hardware.

(80%) Perform structural analysis to verify the adequacy of designs to meet structural, thermal and performance requirements. Analyses include classical hand calculations and finite element models developed with vendor supplied software such as ANSYS or ABAQUS. Correlate analysis model and test results, update analysis models and provide assessment of design margins. Prepare technical reports documenting all analysis activities.

(10%) Support sub-component, component, sub-system and system testing through pretest predictions of operational behavior, real time test result assessment and post test data reduction and analysis.

(10%) Present status and results of analysis tasks and design verification at Independent Review Boards, Milestone Reviews, Peer Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews and Technical Interchange Reviews.



Requirements :

- BS in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics
- 5 years of engineering experience, emphasis on structural analysis and dynamics testing.
- MS or Ph.D. is desired.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting and performing linear, non-linear and dynamic structural analyses supporting design, development and production qualification of new or updated products is required.
- Proficiency using Finite Element Analysis tools such as ANSYS, NASTRAN or ABAQUS.
- Experience with NASGRO, Unigraphics NX, or Pro/E is a plus. Candidate should have demonstrated experience in developing and using sophisticated scientific and engineering techniques to conduct research and development of unique and difficult to define problems.
- Knowledge and experience with aerospace product development efforts is desired. Must have the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, scientific journals, technical procedures and government specifications.

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If you meet these requirements please apply directly to jobs@protingent.com