What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineer position at ComTec Information Systems?
looking for a Structural Engineer to support our Mechanical and Energetics department. As a member of the M&E department you ll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside other analysts, design engineers, and program managers to make our technologies a reality. This position will serve on-site at our Launch Systems headquarters in Chandler, AZ.
Responsibilities:
- Under minimal direction, perform a variety of structural engineering tasks to support design, analysis, and test of missile and launch vehicle systems Generate safety factors for stress, stiffness, buckling, bolted joints, fracture, and other relatable structural failure modes Work in team environment and address issues using skills obtained in the field of engineering related to structural integrity sciences Use the fundamentals of structural mechanics to provide guidance to design engineers in preliminary and final designs of launch vehicle primary/secondary structures and ground support equipment Learn and develop proficiency with structural analysis software (FEMAP, NX NASTRAN, MathCAD, etc.) Interpret, select, and apply specifications and customer requirements to accomplish specific goals Produce engineering documentation and technical reports Determine appropriate test levels and instrumentation to support the qualification and acceptance of flight structures Gather, compile, and interpret technical data such as flight data, test data, or material test reports
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with at least 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master s degree in STEM with at least 3 years of related engineering experience Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance, or higher Strong structural analysis background with demonstrated work experience and knowledge Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications Familiarity with finite element analysis, classical stress and strain methodology, engineering statics, and structural mechanics Computer skills with standard word processing/spreadsheet experience Ability to listen effectively, take direction, and possess initiative to accomplish assigned tasks and complete work in a timely fashion
Preferred Qualifications: (nice to have but not mandatory) MS or PhD in related field.
- Experience working with high performance flight structures FEMAP, NX NASTRAN finite element analysis software is a plus. Experience with ANSYS, ABAQUS, and other software package use will also be considered.
- Expertise in structural analysis of composite structures and fracture mechanics Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Salary : $60 - $95