Structural Engineering, SME

Program Overview

About The Role

Peraton is hiring a Structural Engineer, this role will be a remote position.

The Senior Technical Specialist Structural Engineer will provide structural engineering support to the Structures and Materials Division of the Army’s Aviation Engineering Directorate by applying classical structural methods and advanced finite element modeling techniques to evaluate possible new design alternatives, repairs, and/or redesign efforts on US Army Aircraft. .

What you will do:

• Application of standard practice hand calculations of aircraft and component static stress analysis for validation/verification of structural integrity for new design, modification, or structural repair of airframe and rotor head dynamic components
• Application of Finite Element Analysis Techniques to determine load distributions in aircraft structure.
• Development of structural airworthiness criteria, structural testing requirements, test witnessing, test plan development, determination of flight envelope restrictions, and analysis of flight strain/loads data.
• Review of flight test and specimen laboratory testing data to establish S-N curves and establishment of component fatigue and retirement lives
• Review of Airworthiness releases, safety of flight messages, and airworthiness evaluations and reports

Qualifications

What you will need:

• Minimum of 16 years with BS/BA, 14 years with MS/MA, 10 years with PhD
• Experience in Aircraft Structural Analysis with a degree in Engineering
• Experience with Classical Stress Analysis Techniques, Finite Element Modeling Techniques, Fatigue/Fracture Mechanics Analysis Techniques, and Aerospace Structures Design
• Knowledge of practices/principles necessary to assess advanced systems concepts, assess specifications and develop structural airworthiness requirements
• Experience performing stuctural analysis of airframe structure
• Experience performing Finite Element Analysis using NASTRAN, FEMAP, or ANSYS
• Knowledge/Experience with structural bench testing, static and fatigue of aircraft structural components
• Experience with analysis of rotorhead (dynamic) components a plus
• Experience structural flight tests, such as Flight Load Surveys
• Experience supporting airframe production programs, to include MRB and salvage efforts
• Experience with composite structures is desired
• Strong Statistical background is desired
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $176,000 - $282,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.