Structural Engineer III

Structural Engineer III

DPP is seeking a Structural Engineer III 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.

Required skills:

• Knowledge of Computer Aided Engineering tools
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
• Static strength analysis experience
• Experience with classical analysis using industry standard hand calculation methods
• Understanding of engineering principles and practices

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
• 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
• Ability to author substantiation reports
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

Education:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering or other related discipline
• 6 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