BCForward is hiring: Structural Analyst in Indianapolis
BCForward, Indianapolis, IN, US
Job Description
BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Structural Analyst in Indianapolis, IN
Position Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer - Structural Analyst
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Shift Timing: Mon Friday 40.00 Hours Per Week
Anticipated start date: 1-2 Weeks
Duration: Long Term contract
Pay Rate: Market Rate/Open to negotiate
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 and dynamic analysis, structural fatigue, fracture and damage tolerance, bolted joints, etc.
Aircraft structural design, electronics structural design, and/or avionics platform integration structural 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
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 require collaboration 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, or launchers.
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 (cumulative damage index)
Experience with NAVAIR 4.0 and/or SEEK EAGLE airworthiness processes needed to obtain flight clearance.
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.
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class places to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will