Aerospace Engineer (Structural Analysis/Model Design) at Astrion

Overview

Aerospace Engineer (Structural Analysis/Model Design)

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Aerospace Engineer (Structural Analysis/Model Design) to support the Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office (AFSEO) Modeling, Analysis, and Tools Support (SEMATS) contract.  The work performed furthers the USAF SEEK EAGLE aircraft/store compatibility effort, as well as broader USAF goals.

Essential Job Functions :

An engineer is being sought to perform modeling, structural analysis, and create technical drawings across multiple disciplines within the USAF SEEK EAGLE organization.  Responsibilities will be focused on sophisticated wind tunnel systems with reconfigurable aircraft models with complex components, innovative support mechanisms compatible with a wide range of inventory and development weapon models; and components constructed using multiple advanced manufacturing processes. 

The engineer will participate in a working environment focused on the evaluation of aircraft compatibility with a wide variety of external and internal stores necessary to conduct the range of USAF operational and test missions.

JOB DETAILSLOCATION:  Eglin AFB, FL

JOB STATUS:  Full-Time

TRAVEL:  Ability to travel using commercial airlines is required to support professional obligations

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance within 6-9 months.
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with 15 years of relevant experience (at least two (2) years of specific aerospace structural analysis experience); a Master's degree plus 10 years; or Doctorate with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of structural analysis, aerodynamics and fluid mechanics.
• Experience with established model design software (e.g. NX)
• Experience with established industry finite element analysis (FEA) software (e.g. PATRAN / NASTRAN).
• Experience performing structural analysis hand calculations
• Experience with technical drawing preparation and checking (ASME Y14.5).
• Experience operating in LINUX / UNIX environments using scripting languages (python, PERL, etc.).
• Knowledge of aircraft, air-launched weapons, and aircraft suspension equipment.
• General engineering experience including familiarity with modeling & simulation are desired to meet the basic position requirements.
• Excellent technical writing and oral communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as with a team.
• Ability to travel using commercial airlines is required to support professional obligations.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with 15 years of relevant experience (at least two (2) years of specific aerospace structural analysis experience)

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Aerospace Engineer will work in an Integrated Test & Evaluation (IT&E) environment. Duties include the following broad-ranging responsibilities in support of store separation discipline tasks: 

• Support multi-discipline test hardware design, structural analysis and testing.
• Support wind tunnel model design and structural analysis in conjunction with aerodynamic analyses.
• Build, review, and modify wind tunnel model components based on structural analysis results and communication with model fabricators.
• Prepare and review technical drawings for use in test hardware and wind tunnel model fabrication and installation.
• Work closely with vendors and suppliers to maintain accelerated schedules and meet critical program timelines.
• Professionally document certification artifacts, engineering documentation (e.g. test plans, analysis results), and formal presentations.
• Works as a member of a discipline team in a dynamic multi-tasking environment.
• Support the aircraft / store certification process.
• Design / direct ground tests, wind tunnel tests, and flight tests.
• Apply modeling and simulation tools to complex, challenging, and unprecedented aerodynamic configurations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Flexible time off (FTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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