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Structural Engineering, Senior Advisor

Peraton

Posted 2 days ago
Secret
$112,000 - $179,000
Unspecified
Remote/Hybrid (Off-Site/Hybrid)

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview

About The Role

Peraton is hiring a Structural Engineering, Senior Advisor in a 100% remote support position.

What you will do:
  • Fatigue analysis by hand and Finite Elements of fatigue critical components. To include development and review of component fatigue strength testing, and flight loads.
  • Analysis of aircraft usage based on data from on-board data recorders, to include evaluation of usage and generation of usage spectra.
  • Application of statistics to determine the reliability of fatigue critical components based on statistical models of strength, loads and usage.
  • Application of standard practice hand calculations of aircraft and component static stress analysis for validation/verification of structural integrity for new design, modification, or structural repair of airframe and rotor head dynamic components
  • Development of structural airworthiness criteria, structural testing requirements, test witnessing, test plan development, determination of flight envelope restrictions, and analysis of flight strain/loads data.
  • Review of Airworthiness releases, safety of flight messages, and airworthiness evaluations and reports

Qualifications

What you will need:
  • Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA, 10 years with MS/MA, 7 years with PhD
  • Experience in Aircraft Structural Analysis with a degree in Engineering
  • Understanding of statistical reliability for engineering structures
  • Understanding of Classical Stress Analysis Techniques, Finite Element Modeling Techniques, Fatigue/Fracture Mechanics Analysis Techniques, and Aerospace Structures Design
  • Understanding of practices/principles necessary to assess advanced systems concepts, assess specifications and develop structural airworthiness requirements
  • Experience performing Finite Element Analysis using Patran, FEMAP, or ANSYS.
  • Experience with CAD modeling and reading engineering drawings.
  • Knowledge of structural bench testing, static and fatigue of aircraft structural components
  • Experience with analysis of rotor head (dynamic) components a plus
  • Experience with structural flight tests, such as Flight Load Surveys
  • Experience with composite structures is desired
  • Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Join Peraton and #DoTheCan'tBeDone

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