Structural Engineer

Company: APR Consulting Inc
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: November 17, 2022

Job Description:

A Structural Engineer V position just opened up in Pasadena, CA at the JPL/NASA facility. In this role you will be responsible for analyzing and sizing the structural hardware per prescribed loading environment and material properties and generating the structural (strength and stability) margins. You must have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering or higher and be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.Location: Pasadena, CA 91109 (3 days a week/remote)Position: Structural Engineer VPay Rate: $60/hr. DOEDuration: 36 monthsFlexible work schedule: 9/80We do offer paid time offs, holidays, 401k, medical, dental, and visionJob Description:Perform structural analysis (FEA and Classical Hand) for different phases of the project, such as configuration studies, preliminary design, detailed design, and verification and validation (static and dynamic testing). Responsible for analyzing and sizing the structural hardware per prescribed loading environment and material properties, and generating the structural (strength and stability) margins. Other responsibilities include making configuration and design recommendations to optimize the load path and thus achieving a more efficient design.Required Skills:Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or civil EngineeringWide-ranging experience in structural analyses techniques including classical hand analyses and Finite Element analysis utilizing both coarse system load and detail stress FE models.Working knowledge of FEA codes (MSC/NASTRAN or NX/NASTRAN) and pre & post processing tools (FEMAP)Knowledge of metallic and composite structures, as well as bonded joint, and bolted joint analyses.Knowledge of structural failure mechanisms including material failure in metals and composites, instability of structural elements, and Fatigue.Desired Skills:Knowledge of nonlinear and dynamic response (sinusoidal, random, time history) analyses.Experience with static and dynamic testing.Other preferred computer skills include MATLAB, NX CAD and Teamcenter, SolidWorks.At a minimum, a 7-year background check, education verification, employment verification, and drug screen will be conducted upon hire. Your suitability for employment is contingent upon successfully passing these required pre-employment screenings.About our client:Our client is a research and development lab federally funded by NASA and managed by Caltech. Manages many of NASA's robotic missions exploring Earth, the solar system, and our universe.This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.About APR:Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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