Structural Engineer

• Perform finite element modeling, static and dynamic structural evaluations, and joint analyses using specialized tools.
• Author, update, and manage controlled technical documentation, including CAD models, stress reports, and test procedures.
• Participate in design reviews, test planning activities, and technical briefings for project stakeholders.
• Support physical testing initiatives ranging from modal testing to environmental shock and vibration assessments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance (interim clearance acceptable to start).
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Proficiency with Femap and NASTRAN for structural finite element analysis.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling software such as SolidWorks.
• Demonstrated background in static and dynamic structural analysis, margin calculations, and document control.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background supporting spaceflight, airborne, or specialized prototype hardware programs.
• Experience with shaker-table vibration, shock, or modal testing and model correlation.
• Exposure to coupled thermal-structural, STOP, or line-of-sight jitter analysis.
• Familiarity with environmental testing procedures and material characterization.

Required Skills

• Active Top Secret clearance (interim clearance acceptable to start).
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Proficiency with Femap and NASTRAN for structural finite element analysis.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling software such as SolidWorks.
• Demonstrated background in static and dynamic structural analysis, margin calculations, and document control.

Preferred Skills

• Background supporting spaceflight, airborne, or specialized prototype hardware programs.
• Experience with shaker-table vibration, shock, or modal testing and model correlation.
• Exposure to coupled thermal-structural, STOP, or line-of-sight jitter analysis.
• Familiarity with environmental testing procedures and material characterization.

Security Clearance

• Level: Top Secret

Travel or Schedule

• Standard full-time work schedule with occasional travel under 10%.
• Health and Financial Foundation — Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits — PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development — The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.

Mission

Footbridge Federal delivers engineering, cyber, mission IT, analytics, and cleared program support for defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland security, and research missions.

Culture

Mission Context Matters

Candidates should expect work tied to defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland, and research missions rather than generic commercial delivery.

Small-Team Accountability

The culture copy emphasizes ownership, communication, and practical execution across teams that work close to customers and program outcomes.

Growth With Technical Credibility

Career content supports hands-on technical growth, certifications, internal mobility, and program leadership without forcing one career track.

Benefits & why work here

• Health and Financial Foundation: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits: PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development: The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.

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