Structural Analysis Engineer 4 - Structural Analysis: 141720

Job Description:
*Leads development, integration and documentation of structural requirements to establish the system design. Coordinates with other engineering groups to establish the product& 39;& 39;s environment. Guides product design and verifies structural integrity by using and developing analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle to develop the structural environment, characteristics and performance. Leads development of test plans and configurations, supports test execution and analyzes/reports test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications. Defines and documents certification and test results to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied. Supports in-service products by leading investigations into failures and analyzing improvements. Develops analytical processes/tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort. Works under minimal direction. Primary Responsibilities
* Structural analysis tasks include, but are not limited to: static strength, damage tolerance and durability
* Develops, integrates and documents structural requirements to establish the system design
* Coordinates with other engineering groups to establish the product’s environment
* Guides product design and verifies structural integrity by using analytical methods, finite element models / simulations and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle to develop the structural environment, characteristics and performance
* Develops test plans and configurations, supports text execution and analyzes / reports test results to validate and verify systems and components to meet requirements and specifications
* Defines and documents certification and test results to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied
* Supports in-service products by investigating failures and analyzing improvements
* Support internal / external design reviews, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), preliminary / critical design reviews (PDR / CDR) with U.S. and Foreign Air Force Customers Education Requirements:
*Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years& 39; related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years& 39; related work experience, Master+7 years& 39; related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Required:
* Certification development, certification documentation support, certification process experience Preferred Software:NASTRAN/PATRAN