Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Structural Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in Melbourne, FL.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): o Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with a minimum of 12 years' experience to include a background in aerospace structural analysis; OR Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 10 years' experience to include a background in aerospace structural analysis; OR Ph.D. degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 7 years' experience to include a background in aerospace structural analysis. o Secret Clearance must be active prior to the start of the position.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: o Performing static, dynamic, and DaDT structural analyses of metallic and composite airframe structure, mechanical systems, and equipment, by hand and by using the automated methods and procedures approved for the program. o May derive non-flight applied loads, create, extract, and distribute internal loads utilizing tools such as FEMAP, NX, Teamcenter and other software applications. o Candidate must be able to collaborate in a team environment, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result, prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneously, and comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): o Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering. o Airframe experience with Advanced Composite Materials. o Experience using AFGROW. o Able to collaborate in a team environment, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result, and prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously. o Able to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions. o Experience leading a project or a team.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline is required. School must be accredited.
HOURS: 9/80A schedule. 8AM - 4 PM. This position will serve on-site in Melbourne, FL.
Job Number:
219424
Job Location:
Melbourne, FL
Rate:
Up to $108.55 DOE
Duration:
12 months
Input Date:
08/12/2026
Firm Name:
CHIPTON ROSS
Attention:
Andrea Marentez
Address:
420 CULVER BLVD
City, State:
PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone:
310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone:
800/927-9318
Fax Phone:
310/414-7808
Email:amarentez@chiptonross.com Website:www.chiptonross.com