TITLE: Senior/Principal Structural Engineer
LOCATION: On-Site Boulder, CO
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Contract (Opportunity to extend to direct hire)
PAY RANGE: Hourly $63-$79/hr
*Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
BENEFITS:
Medical insurance, 401K, sick leave, and employee assistance program. Depending on your package selection, Averro offers PTO, paid holidays, dental/vision, pet, and legal insurance.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
We're in search of a Senior Structural Engineer for our client, a pioneer in innovative space solutions. In this role, you'll perform advanced structural analysis on satellite systems, optics, and mechanisms, utilizing closed-form and finite element analysis techniques, and contribute to testing activities, while maintaining effective working relationships and generating detailed reports.
- Perform structural analysis on advanced satellite, payload, optics, mechanisms, tactical hardware, and ground support equipment.
- Use closed form and finite element analysis techniques in stress analysis and structural dynamics.
- Develop loads and environments for structure and components.
- Support structural and environmental testing for static, modal, acoustic, shock, and vibration.
- Write detailed reports for test and analysis activities.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the SBU/SSU and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 8 or more years related experience.
- Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of related experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- A Master of Science Degree in a structures related field is preferred.
- Nastran experience with static, modal, buckling, and frequency response.
- The ability to support multiple efforts and manage competing priorities.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Proficiency preferred in the following areas:
- General Software Tools: Simcenter, FEMAP, MATLAB, Solidworks, Python
- Structural Analysis: Stress/Stability, Bolted and Bonded Joints, Welds, Electronics, Antennas, Fracture and Fatigue
- Materials: Ceramics, Composites, Honeycomb Structures
- Comprehensive understanding of pneumatics, structural design, and weight distribution.
- Preferred experience in customer, vendor, and supplier interactions.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating effective task prioritization.
WHY AVERRO?
Averro is a Veteran-Owned organization dedicated to delivering innovative talent solutions, business consulting and technology services that propel businesses and careers forward. We live by our ethos: Family First | Be Uncommon | Culture Wins. These values show in our commitment to client satisfaction, timely support, unmatched consultant care. Our Aim – Your Ascent.
Averro is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal obligations. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
