Job Listing Description

Structural Stress / FEA Engineers for Gilbert, AZ area

Description:
Stress / FEA Engineers Structural
Gilbert AZ area – ON SITE, not remote
6 + months CONTRACT
US Citizen Only, Clearable (possible Contract to PERM opportunity)
Must PASS Drug Test & Background Check
1st Shift (9/80A)
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
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Structural Engineer to support our Mechanical and Energetics department.
Responsibilities:
• Under minimal direction, perform a variety of structural engineering tasks to support design, analysis, and test of missile and launch vehicle systems
• Generate safety factors for stress, stiffness, buckling, bolted joints, fracture, and other relatable structural failure modes
• Work in team environment and address issues using skills obtained in the field of engineering related to structural integrity sciences
• Use the fundamentals of structural mechanics to provide guidance to design engineers in preliminary and final designs of launch vehicle primary/secondary structures and ground support equipment
• Learn and develop proficiency with structural analysis software (FEMAP, NX NASTRAN, MathCAD, etc.)
• Interpret, select, and apply specifications and customer requirements to accomplish specific goals
• Produce engineering documentation and technical reports
• Determine appropriate test levels and instrumentation to support the qualification and acceptance of flight structures
• Gather, compile, and interpret technical data such as flight data, test data, or material test reports

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with at least 5 years of related engineering experience; (OR MS in STEM with 3 yrs related exp)
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance, or higher (that means clearable)
• Strong structural analysis background with demonstrated work experience and knowledge
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
• Familiarity with finite element analysis, classical stress and strain methodology, engineering statics, and structural mechanics
• Computer skills with standard word processing/spreadsheet experience
• Ability to listen effectively, take direction, and possess initiative to accomplish assigned tasks and complete work in a timely fashion
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications (NOT REQUIRED):
• MS or PhD in related field.
• Experience working with high performance flight structures
• FEMAP, NX NASTRAN finite element analysis software is a plus. Experience with ANSYS, ABAQUS, and other software package use will also be considered. (NOT required)
• Expertise in structural analysis of composite structures and fracture mechanics. (NOT required)
• Active DoD Secret security clearance, or higher (NOT required)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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***This CONTRACT does NOT include any paid holidays and NO paid vacation days***
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If qualified, APPLY and then call Peggy at 774-210-4108 to discuss.

Job Number: PL Stress AZ
Job Location: Gilbert, AZ
Rate: $70-87.50/per hour
Per Diem: Possible
Overtime: Possible
Duration: 6+ months CONTRACT
Start Date: 2-3 weeks
Input Date: 01/29/2026
Last Updated: 02/10/2026

Firm Name: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
Attention: Peggy Sr. Recruiter
Address: 15 KENNETH MINER DR
City, State: WRENTHAM, MA 02093
800 Phone: 877/334-7700
Fax Phone: 877/335-7700
Email: plundie@advancedtechno.com
Website: www.advancedtechno.com

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