Lead Structures Engineer - Composites
Lead Structures Engineer - Composites Location:
Marion, VA - United States Industry:
Defense and Space Manufacturing Job Category:
Engineering Job Description The company has an immediate opening for a Lead Structures Engineer - Composites. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation's core defense/intelligence services and systems. The company's employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions. Representative Duties and Tasks:
Lead
Responsibilities:
Coordinate within the organization to ensure all Structural Engineering activities are completed within schedule, budget, scope, and quality requirements Mentor engineers, guiding them to perform at their best. Lead structural bid and proposal efforts, reviewing the group's estimates to ensure sufficient coverage and schedule allowance. Perform documentation reviews, ensuring the correct level of quality is achieved. Ensure all specs, processes, codes, and applicable regulations are followed. Identify and propose solutions for potential program / departmental risks Assist Technical Manager with departmental activities as needed. Structural
Responsibilities:
Multi-Disciplinary Position - Stress (design and operations support, MRB), M&P (authoring test plans, reports, data regression), Static & Dynamic (normal modes, random vibration), Test Engineering Develop structural models of various product lines (radomes, aerostructures, expandable shelters, tooling, and other misc structures) that will be used for static and dynamic (normal modes, random vibration) analysis. Support development program structural qualification testing, including writing test plans, on site testing coordination, writing test reports, etc. Qualification tests may include static loads, shock & vibration, and bird strike testing. Support nonconforming material evaluations as a member of material review board (MRB) relating to the structural analysis of components and assemblies, and recommend solutions Familiarity with ASTM test standards used in the testing of polymer matrix composite (PMC) solid and sandwich laminates. Support M&P Engineering in the development of material qualification/ certification efforts, including supporting test plan development and reports. Lead the planning and execution of small projects or task elements within larger projects, organizations, or for groups of projects Support technical customer meetings and presentations Support Internal Research and Development projects Conduct feasibility studies and testing of new and modified designs Travel will be required (infrequent to 10%) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong FEA (Finite Element Analysis) experience utilizing ANSYS (preferred) or NASTRAN (willing to learn ANSYS) Strong structural analysis product experience with composite materials utilizing a wide range of composite manufacturing processes including hand lay-up/autoclave cure and adhesive bonding Experience with analyzing and testing polymer matrix composites Experience in a manufacturing environment in stress and structural design Experience with composites materials testing and qualification methods Ability to analyze material failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of failure for composite products Ability to quickly understand and interpret the technical, organizational and process aspects of the tasks assigned and relate them to the technical needs of the overall project or organization Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to prepare and present technical briefings to senior management and customers High degree of analytic problem-solving skills; solution oriented Experience with design of experiments Familiarity with CNC machining, assembly, and finishing Proficient in MS Office applications - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Experience with Shock and Vibration testing a plus. A Professional Engineer (PE) license or DER is a plus, but not required Experience in a previous lead role is a plus
Salary Range:
$150K -- $170K
Minimum Qualification
Civil EngineeringEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Marion, VA - United States Industry:
Defense and Space Manufacturing Job Category:
Engineering Job Description The company has an immediate opening for a Lead Structures Engineer - Composites. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation's core defense/intelligence services and systems. The company's employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions. Representative Duties and Tasks:
Lead
Responsibilities:
Coordinate within the organization to ensure all Structural Engineering activities are completed within schedule, budget, scope, and quality requirements Mentor engineers, guiding them to perform at their best. Lead structural bid and proposal efforts, reviewing the group's estimates to ensure sufficient coverage and schedule allowance. Perform documentation reviews, ensuring the correct level of quality is achieved. Ensure all specs, processes, codes, and applicable regulations are followed. Identify and propose solutions for potential program / departmental risks Assist Technical Manager with departmental activities as needed. Structural
Responsibilities:
Multi-Disciplinary Position - Stress (design and operations support, MRB), M&P (authoring test plans, reports, data regression), Static & Dynamic (normal modes, random vibration), Test Engineering Develop structural models of various product lines (radomes, aerostructures, expandable shelters, tooling, and other misc structures) that will be used for static and dynamic (normal modes, random vibration) analysis. Support development program structural qualification testing, including writing test plans, on site testing coordination, writing test reports, etc. Qualification tests may include static loads, shock & vibration, and bird strike testing. Support nonconforming material evaluations as a member of material review board (MRB) relating to the structural analysis of components and assemblies, and recommend solutions Familiarity with ASTM test standards used in the testing of polymer matrix composite (PMC) solid and sandwich laminates. Support M&P Engineering in the development of material qualification/ certification efforts, including supporting test plan development and reports. Lead the planning and execution of small projects or task elements within larger projects, organizations, or for groups of projects Support technical customer meetings and presentations Support Internal Research and Development projects Conduct feasibility studies and testing of new and modified designs Travel will be required (infrequent to 10%) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong FEA (Finite Element Analysis) experience utilizing ANSYS (preferred) or NASTRAN (willing to learn ANSYS) Strong structural analysis product experience with composite materials utilizing a wide range of composite manufacturing processes including hand lay-up/autoclave cure and adhesive bonding Experience with analyzing and testing polymer matrix composites Experience in a manufacturing environment in stress and structural design Experience with composites materials testing and qualification methods Ability to analyze material failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of failure for composite products Ability to quickly understand and interpret the technical, organizational and process aspects of the tasks assigned and relate them to the technical needs of the overall project or organization Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to prepare and present technical briefings to senior management and customers High degree of analytic problem-solving skills; solution oriented Experience with design of experiments Familiarity with CNC machining, assembly, and finishing Proficient in MS Office applications - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Experience with Shock and Vibration testing a plus. A Professional Engineer (PE) license or DER is a plus, but not required Experience in a previous lead role is a plus
Salary Range:
$150K -- $170K
Minimum Qualification
Civil EngineeringEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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