Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer

DPP is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Work location: Onsite in Vandalia, Ohio Duration: 12 months Terms: W2 position Work authorization: Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. Position summary:

As a Structural Engineer, you will be using your skills and expertise to design, evaluate, and certify cutting-edge products and services. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated ground and air vehicles to orbital and space exploration systems. You'll examine complex metallic and composite structures and systems. Your technical duties involve the design and development of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage complex structural engineering projects
• Provide expert guidance on the design and analysis of metallic and composite structures
• Perform high-level structural analysis and validation
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence
• Develop and review detailed technical documentation and reports
• Ensure compliance with all applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align structural engineering initiatives with business goals

Required skills:

• Thorough understanding of engineering principles and practices
• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
• Advanced knowledge of static strength analysis and design principles
• Ability to perform classical analysis using industry standard hand calculation methods
• Knowledge of industry-standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing and production processes
• Experience in Engineering Simulation using Finite Element structural analysis (FEA) tools such as MSC Patran, Nastran, FEMAP, or ANSYS
• Understanding of fatigue and damage tolerance analysis
• Ability to author and review substantiation reports

Preferred:

• Liaison engineering experience
• Aircraft modification experience
• Experience in Engineering Simulation using Finite Element structural analysis (FEA) tools such as MSC Patran, Nastran, FEMAP, or ANSYS
• Experience performing fatigue and damage tolerance analysis utilizing tools such as NASGRO or AFGROW
• Experience performing dynamic analysis
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

Education:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering or other related discipline
• 10 or more years of relevant experience

Work environment:

• Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements: Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps. Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity. Rarely lifting or carrying up to 25 lbs.
• Working Conditions: Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.) Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials. Rarely exposed to loud noises.

US Citizen: This role requires the ability to obtain a Secret US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship. Residency requirements may apply. DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry. EOE/AA/V/D