Structural Engineer / Stress Analyst

Duration: 6 Month assignment with possibility of extension Schedule: 5/40 Location: Hanover, MD Short Description

This is a Structural Engineer / Stress Analyst position. The engineer will perform structural analysis using FEA and hand calculations on subsea structure and vehicles.

Description

In the Structural Engineer / Stress Analyst position you will work in a fast-paced environment and perform structural analysis using hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) on a wide variety of highly loaded subsea structure such as remotely operated vehicle (ROV) frames, mechanisms, pressure vessels, ship over-boarding equipment, and advanced development projects. You will work with designer engineers from a program’s initial stages through structural testing and completion, influence load path, and ensure structural integrity. The work spans static and dynamic studies, performing linear and non-linear structural analysis including transient shock, fatigue and fracture, bolt and weld analysis, defining load tests, DDAM, and documentation.

Applicant must be a US citizen and have the capability to obtain a security clearance, active clearance is preferred. Applicants with Top Secret/SCI with CI poly are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop load cases and quantify loads for primary and secondary structures.
• Perform initial sizing of conceptual structure.
• Perform static analysis using industry standard methods (Bruhn, Roark, Shigley).
• Perform stress analysis by developing, solving, and post processing large FEA models using ANSYS.
• Possess an understanding of converting complex systems into simplified FEA.
• Participate in design reviews.
• Properly document analysis.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program. Bachelor’s degree is preferred; however, years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• 15+ years of experience in stress analysis.
• Proficient in standard industry analytical methods (FEA and classical hand analysis).
• Proficiency in ANSYS, NASTRAN, or similar. ANSYS is strongly preferred as the candidate would need to hit the ground running, there will not be training on the software.
• Basic proficiency in 3D CAD platform, preferably SolidWorks.
• Familiar with a variety of analyses including static, dynamic, loads, nonlinear contact, stability, vibration, frequency response, transient shock, DDAM, bolt analysis, weld analysis, fatigue, fracture, structural optimization, and pressure vessel analysis.
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize daily activities to meet department objectives.
• Very good written communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and understand technical requirements and reports.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance, active clearance is preferred.

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