Senior Structural Engineer

Saicon Consultants Inc

Woodland, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Aerospace Engineering, Analysis Skills, Aviation Industry, Bidding, Communication Skills, Composite Materials, Consulting, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Experiment Design, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Finite Element Analysis, Machining, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Office Equipment, Organizational Skills, Product Design, Prototyping, Regulations, Requirements Management, Research & Development (R&D), Safety/Work Safety, Simulation, SolidWorks, Stress Modeling, Structural Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Test Design, Time Management, Tolerance Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Woodland, WA
POSTED
Today
Job Description:
We believe that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the individual nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Position Summary:
  • This position conducts stress analyses on designs of experimental, prototype, or production aircraft mission equipment, and related components to evaluate ability to withstand stresses imposed during flight or ground operations imposed by static, dynamic, or thermal loads, due to operational or test conditions.

Essential Functions:
  • Responsible for entire projects with significant scope and complexity
  • Contributes to the department or business unit by applying their advanced knowledge of one or more functional areas
  • Analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural material for product design, or operation of product
  • Analyzes damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling
  • Study preliminary specifications and design requirements to determine strength and bending characteristics of parts, assemblies, and total airframe
  • Consult with design personnel regarding results of analyses and need for additional analysis, test or design modifications
  • Formulate mathematical models of stress problems or devise other methods of computer analysis or simulation to assist in stress analysis
  • Mentors other engineers on proper design and analysis
  • Participates in meetings with customers and regulators
  • Assists in the bidding process for deliverables
  • May lead a small team of engineers as part of a larger project

Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
  • Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask
  • Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail
  • Excellent teamwork skills and high degree of initiative required
  • Excellent communication both written and verbal
  • Work independently and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiative
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Must be proficient with MS Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Advanced experience with SolidWorks
  • Advanced Knowledge of Femap or other FEA software experience preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of structural analysis techniques
  • Working knowledge of FAA and Foreign aviation regulations

Education, Certifications and Experience:
  • BS or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics or related field
  • 11-20 years of professional experience in a stress related field required

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
  • Working conditions are normal for that of a manufacturing/machine shop/office environment.
  • All employees are expected to adhere to Company safety policies and wear personal protective equipment when exposed to work areas or performing tasks where it is required.

About the Company

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Saicon Consultants Inc