Structural Engineer

We have an outstanding Contract position for a Structural Engineer to join a leading Company located in the Chandler, AZ. **US Citizenship is required.** **Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.** Job Responsibilities: Performs structural analysis on launch vehicle and ground support components. Analyzes damage tolerance, durability, design allowable and structural modeling. Specific structural engineering specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue and thermal analysis. Tools will include NX CAD software and FEA. Basic Hiring Criteria: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 1 year of experience. Ability to obtain a US Government Secret security clearance, or higher. Strong structural analysis background with demonstrated work experience and knowledge. Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications. 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 . Desired Qualifications: Masters or PhD in related field. Active US Government Secret security clearance, or higher at the time of application. Experience working with high-performance flight structures. FEMAP, NX NASTRAN finite element analysis software. ANSYS, ABAQUS, and other software package experience also considered. Research and experience working with high temperatures, and effects in structural mechanics. Thermal loading, advanced high-temperature materials, structural responses, and development testing. Working knowledge of CMC material systems. Scripting and AI use in fields of engineering and data sciences. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit :// The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: -The California Fair Chance Act-Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance-Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers-San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance