Randstad USA
Mechanical Engineer - Structure
Randstad USA, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46201
Mechanical Engineer - Structural
Start: Immediately following onboardingLocation: Indianapolis, INTemp to Perm opportunity.Hourly Pay for contract: 70-85 p/hrW2 Contract OnlyBackground Check / Drug ScreenAbility to Obtain DoD Secret Clearance
**Required experience: Stress or Strain Analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA)**Government, Defense, and/or Aerospace industry experience is required.** On-site Required / Not Remote**
From the client:
The Structural Analyst is responsible for detailed Structural Analysis to support all phases of programsincluding development and production of mechanical systems for military environments, with a focus onaircraft and armament products. The analyses will cover a wide range of difficult problems, requiringsolutions that are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives. Theanalysis tasks will span the spectrum from classical hand analyses to detailed analyses requiring the useof finite element analysis software. Qualified candidate should be familiar with developing structuralengineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite and bonded structures formechanical, armament, aircraft and avionics equipment. As a Structural Analyst, you will work undergeneral direction and will be expected to define the scope and level of analysis required to meetrequired objectives and will be held accountable for completing the work within the agreed upon costand schedule. While the primary focus of this position is to perform dynamic and static structuralanalysis of mechanical structures, the qualified candidate may also be responsible for performingthermal stress analysis, transient thermal analysis, dynamic testing, and climatic testing.Additionally, you will be expected to present your work for peer reviews and to be a peer reviewer forother engineers’ work. The customers of this position will include internal Vertex personnel andprograms as well as external customer personnel and programs. You will work with the customer andengineering leadership to define testing required to validate analyses and to verify that hardware iscompliant with requirements. In addition, you are expected to plan and support tests, perform datareduction and engage in model correlation.Dynamic and climatic testing will be in accordance with Mil-Std-810 and involve the managing andrunning of environmental test to cover such things as temperature, vibration and shock for the purposeof correlating the test results to the analysis in pursuit of qualifying the product. The candidate will beexpect to design test setups, interface with technicians and support the completion of test reports tosatisfy customer and program requirements.
Minimum Required Education, Experience & Skills:? Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, or a degree in a related field? 8+ years of professional experience with structural analysis? Deep understanding of structural analysis concepts: Stress/strain, linear/non-linear, static anddynamic analysis, structural fatigue, fracture and damage tolerance, bolted joints, etc.? Aircraft structural design, electronics structural design, and/or avionics platform integrationstructural design? Demonstrated expertise in leading structural testing: planning, organization, instrumentation,execution, data reduction and correlation? Experience performing Structural Finite Element Analysis using ANSYS or equivalent software? Expertise performing hand calculations based on fundamental equations? Applied work experience managing a group, leading a small team, or serving as a technical lead? Ability to travel to government and other facilities in support of program activities? Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance? U.S. Citizenship status is required
Desired Experience & Skills:? Master’s in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering? Current DoD Secret clearance? 10 or more years of experience in the structural analysis of complex systems that requirecollaboration of multiple engineering disciplines (such as a weapon system)? Experience with military or aerospace structural environments (i.e. Mil-Std-810 or DO-160)? Experience with aircraft structure: Including primary structure, podded system, bomb racks, orlaunchers.? CFD analysis? Development of critical load cases - balancing mechanical loads and thermal loads? Structural integrity analysis to assess static Margin of Safety as well as fatigue life (cumulativedamage index)? Experience with NAVAIR 4.0 and/or SEEK EAGLE airworthiness processes needed to obtain flightclearance? Thermal analysis experience, especially in military or aerospace environments? Experience with solid modeling CAD tool such as CREO or equivalent? Ability to manage priorities? Ability to work independently? Self-starter? Strong interpersonal skills working in a team environment with positive interaction? Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
Work Location:IN - Indianapolis
Start: Immediately following onboardingLocation: Indianapolis, INTemp to Perm opportunity.Hourly Pay for contract: 70-85 p/hrW2 Contract OnlyBackground Check / Drug ScreenAbility to Obtain DoD Secret Clearance
**Required experience: Stress or Strain Analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA)**Government, Defense, and/or Aerospace industry experience is required.** On-site Required / Not Remote**
From the client:
The Structural Analyst is responsible for detailed Structural Analysis to support all phases of programsincluding development and production of mechanical systems for military environments, with a focus onaircraft and armament products. The analyses will cover a wide range of difficult problems, requiringsolutions that are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives. Theanalysis tasks will span the spectrum from classical hand analyses to detailed analyses requiring the useof finite element analysis software. Qualified candidate should be familiar with developing structuralengineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite and bonded structures formechanical, armament, aircraft and avionics equipment. As a Structural Analyst, you will work undergeneral direction and will be expected to define the scope and level of analysis required to meetrequired objectives and will be held accountable for completing the work within the agreed upon costand schedule. While the primary focus of this position is to perform dynamic and static structuralanalysis of mechanical structures, the qualified candidate may also be responsible for performingthermal stress analysis, transient thermal analysis, dynamic testing, and climatic testing.Additionally, you will be expected to present your work for peer reviews and to be a peer reviewer forother engineers’ work. The customers of this position will include internal Vertex personnel andprograms as well as external customer personnel and programs. You will work with the customer andengineering leadership to define testing required to validate analyses and to verify that hardware iscompliant with requirements. In addition, you are expected to plan and support tests, perform datareduction and engage in model correlation.Dynamic and climatic testing will be in accordance with Mil-Std-810 and involve the managing andrunning of environmental test to cover such things as temperature, vibration and shock for the purposeof correlating the test results to the analysis in pursuit of qualifying the product. The candidate will beexpect to design test setups, interface with technicians and support the completion of test reports tosatisfy customer and program requirements.
Minimum Required Education, Experience & Skills:? Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, or a degree in a related field? 8+ years of professional experience with structural analysis? Deep understanding of structural analysis concepts: Stress/strain, linear/non-linear, static anddynamic analysis, structural fatigue, fracture and damage tolerance, bolted joints, etc.? Aircraft structural design, electronics structural design, and/or avionics platform integrationstructural design? Demonstrated expertise in leading structural testing: planning, organization, instrumentation,execution, data reduction and correlation? Experience performing Structural Finite Element Analysis using ANSYS or equivalent software? Expertise performing hand calculations based on fundamental equations? Applied work experience managing a group, leading a small team, or serving as a technical lead? Ability to travel to government and other facilities in support of program activities? Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance? U.S. Citizenship status is required
Desired Experience & Skills:? Master’s in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering? Current DoD Secret clearance? 10 or more years of experience in the structural analysis of complex systems that requirecollaboration of multiple engineering disciplines (such as a weapon system)? Experience with military or aerospace structural environments (i.e. Mil-Std-810 or DO-160)? Experience with aircraft structure: Including primary structure, podded system, bomb racks, orlaunchers.? CFD analysis? Development of critical load cases - balancing mechanical loads and thermal loads? Structural integrity analysis to assess static Margin of Safety as well as fatigue life (cumulativedamage index)? Experience with NAVAIR 4.0 and/or SEEK EAGLE airworthiness processes needed to obtain flightclearance? Thermal analysis experience, especially in military or aerospace environments? Experience with solid modeling CAD tool such as CREO or equivalent? Ability to manage priorities? Ability to work independently? Self-starter? Strong interpersonal skills working in a team environment with positive interaction? Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
Work Location:IN - Indianapolis