Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related curriculum applicable to the respective job position required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 13 yrs specific technical discipline or 15 yrs broad engeering experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters and 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job.

Job Description

1. Responsible for an entire engineering project of major complexity within established scope 2. Makes technical decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive engineering activities .

3. Applies advanced technical principles, theories and concepts based on broad expertise or unique specialized knowledge .

4. Leads the development of innovative principles and ideas .

5. Acts independently to determine improved methods and/or procedures to optimize technical product, cost and schedule requirements .

6. Works under consultative direction; uses independent judgment to accomplish objectives .

7. Develops standards and guides for diverse engineering activities .

8. Conceives and plans investigation of broad areas of importance for which engineering precedents are lacking in areas critical to the program . Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Advanced degree in engineering or related curriculum preferred The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline .

Fatigue and Damage tolerance experience required on primary and secondary airframe metallic structure

Strong background in:

* Classic Stress Analysis

* Splice Analysis

* Fatigue Spectrum Development/Generation

* Kt evaluation

* Fatigue Analysis

* Damage Tolerance Analysis

Experience with SmarTeam & Catia V5 to support stress analysis and drawing release.

Ability to write and review technical documents and reports.

Experience with GAC F&DT methods and tools is preferred. Experience with Patran/Nastran, Abaqus, StressCheck is preferred.

Experience with VBA & Python is preferred.

Testing experience including correlation of test results to analysis, determining root cause of any failures, and identifying required corrective action, is preferred.

Pay Details: $95.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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