Mechanical Engineer

Global Edge Group is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Flight Sciences Group supporting the FBM D5LE2 Loads & Dynamics.

What does this role look like?

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to perform detailed structural sizing, supporting design studies to optimize structures and meet program requirements.

• Conduct linear and non-linear static, dynamics and fatigue analyses using Siemens NX (equivalent FEMAP) and hand calculations through Roark, Niu, Bruhn, etc.

• Develop and validate high fidelity FEM models (meshing strategy, material definition, boundary conditions).

• Perform load case generation and factor of safety assessment for critical structures.

• Generating stress analysis technical memorandums and reports to support data packages, peer reviews, and external customer reviews.

• Support development of weight-optimized, compliant flightworthy components and structural assemblies which satisfy the contractual design criteria as well as any producibility requirements defined by Manufacturing and Quality Engineering.

• Produce clear, concise analysis reports, design briefs, and risk mitigation packages.

Important Details

• The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Englewood, CO.

• Must be a US Citizen, and currently possess and be able to maintain a US DoD TOP SECRET clearance, to support government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Basic Qualifications:

To be successful, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:

• Experience with Finite Element Modeling using NX NASTRAN or equivalent (such as FEMAP, etc.)

• Knowledge and applicable experience to aerospace programs such as aircraft, UAV, missile, or space platforms.

• Experience performing classical hand calculations and mechanical joint analyses.

• Active SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance; US Citizenship is required.

Desired Skills:

• Master’s degree in a structural analysis focused discipline.

• Mechanisms, antenna, electronic component, ground support, hoisting, and test support equipment, and composite materials analysis experience

• Experience with MATLAB

• Non-linear, fracture & fatigue, and buckling analysis experience

• Static, vibration, acoustic, modal, shock test experience of aerospace flight hardware

• Knowledge of how to apply new and advanced analytical techniques necessary to perform structural analysis

• Experience with composite material modeling and laminate theory.

• Ability to communicate highly technical content to any level of audience

• Ability to work in a collaborative and highly integrated team environment

• Ability and desire to assume ownership of tasks and drive to closure quickly and efficiently

• Active Top Secret security clearance

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Top Secret