What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structures Engineer position at Modern Technology Solutions?
We are seeking a Structures Engineer to join our team and support a critical government program office by providing technical oversight of OEM structural testing activities and ensuring the integrity, compliance, and airworthiness of advanced aerospace systems.
As a Structures Engineer, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Travel requirement: 0-20%
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As a Structures Engineer, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:
- Provide technical oversight and evaluation of OEM structural test plans, procedures, and schedules to ensure compliance with government requirements
- Analyze structural test data and independently assess results, preparing briefings, reports, and risk assessments for program leadership
- Collaborate with government engineers, OEMs, and cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to resolve technical challenges and ensure program alignment
- Develop and review technical documentation including test evaluations, system procedures, and engineering assessments
- Support structural testing activities by witnessing static, dynamic, and fatigue tests and ensuring adherence to approved methodologies
- Engage with stakeholders and leadership through technical working groups, providing subject matter expertise and guidance on structural systems
- Identify technical risks related to airframe structures and develop mitigation strategies to support program execution and airworthiness certification
- Support program execution through planning, coordination, and Earned Value Management (EVM) responsibilities as a control account manager
Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship and a secret level security clearance
- Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- 5 years of relevant experience in aerospace structural engineering or related field
- Ability to obtain and maintain a secret level clearance
- Experience supporting structural analysis, test evaluation, and airworthiness or certification activities
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working in DoD, federal, or aerospace engineering environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting DoD or Federal programs, particularly Army or aviation programs
- Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools and structural analysis methods
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, OEMs, and government stakeholders
- Strong technical documentation, briefing, and reporting experience
- Familiarity with systems engineering, airworthiness certification, and structural test methodologies
- Advanced degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related field; experience with MBSE tools (e.g., 3DX) preferred
Travel requirement: 0-20%
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