Specialist, Structural Engineering

Job Title: Specialist, Structural Engineering Job Code: 39935 Job Location: Jupiter, FL Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off Job Description: Join our cutting-edge propulsion structures team where you'll perform critical structural analysis on air-breathing ramjet and scramjet propulsion systems for next-generation hypersonic missiles and aircraft. As a Structural Engineering Specialist, you'll work at the forefront of aerospace technology, solving complex thermal-structural challenges in extreme operating environments while collaborating with a team of world-class engineers and scientists. Located in Jupiter, FL, our facility offers a 9/80 work schedule for optimal work-life balance, state-of-the-art analysis tools, and the opportunity to directly impact national defense capabilities. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of high-speed flight and want to see your work take flight, we want to hear from you—apply today to join our mission-critical team! Essential Functions: Perform structural analysis and design of ramjet and scramjet propulsion system components including combustors, inlets, nozzles, and airframe integration structures Conduct finite element analysis (FEA) for static, dynamic, thermal, and coupled thermo-mechanical loading conditions using industry-standard software tools Evaluate structural integrity under extreme thermal environments, high-speed aerodynamic loads, and vibration/acoustic loading conditions Generate structural analysis reports, design recommendations, and technical documentation to support design reviews and customer deliverables Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including aerodynamics, thermal, materials, and test engineers to develop integrated propulsion system solutions Support hardware testing programs including test planning, instrumentation recommendations, data correlation, and model validation activities Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and customer presentations to communicate analysis results and recommendations Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance Travel required approximately 10-15% for customer meetings, supplier visits, and test support activities Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior related experience performing structural analysis in aerospace, defense, or related industry. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience performing structural analysis in aerospace, defense, or related industry. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience performing structural analysis in aerospace, defense, or related industry. Demonstrated experience with finite element analysis software (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran, or similar) Experience with structural analysis of metallic and/or composite aerospace structures Proficiency with CAD software and engineering analysis tools Preferred Additional Skills: Active U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline with focus on structures, solid mechanics, or thermal-structures Direct experience with propulsion system structures, high-temperature structures, or hypersonic vehicle structural analysis Experience with thermal analysis, heat transfer modeling, and coupled thermal-structural analysis in high-temperature environments Familiarity with composite materials analysis, damage tolerance, fracture mechanics, or fatigue analysis methodologies