JOB TITLE: Structural Analysis Engineer 4
LOCATION: Oklahoma City, OK
PAY RATE: $91.25/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Performs Durability & Damage Tolerance (DaDT) analysis for Bombers programs (B-1 and/or B-52).

Performs Failsafe Analyses, durability life calculations, and determines Damage Tolerance for fracture critical parts.

Familiar with Single Flight Probability of Failure methods for determining fleet risk.

Ensures USAF Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP) requirements are met for airframe analysis and validation.

Calculates inspection intervals for fleet aircraft based upon calculated crack growth rates.

Develops and uses various Finite Element Models (FEMs) for crack growth coefficients and understands proper application of loads in FEMs.

Applies linear elastic fracture mechanics and Paris Law & Spectrum Analysis.

Uses classic crack growth analysis tools including NASGRO, AFGROW, GROWTH, NASA/FLAGRO, and/or BEAS.

Supports product design and verifies structural integrity using analytical methods, finite element models/simulations, and other analysis tools.

Develops analytical processes/tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency of repair development effort.

Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering.

10 or more years of experience in structural analysis.

10 or more years of experience in fracture, fatigue, and/or DaDT analysis.

Expertise in linear elastic fracture mechanics.

Expertise with Paris Law & Spectrum Analysis.

Experience with classic crack growth analysis tools including NASGRO, AFGROW, GROWTH, NASA/FLAGRO, and/or BEAS.

Ability to independently construct, execute, review, and manage structural finite element models in DaDT.

Experience with aircraft primary structures and airframe load paths.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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