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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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