PDS Tech Commercial, Inc is seeking candidates for a Structural Analyst position in Hazelwood, MO

Description:

• Leads development, integration and documentation of structural requirements to establish the system design.
• Coordinates with other engineering groups to establish the product's environment.
• Guides product design and verifies structural integrity by using and developing analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle to develop the structural environment, characteristics and performance.
• Leads development of test plans and configurations, supports test execution and analyzes/reports test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.
• Defines and documents certification and test results to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied.
• Supports in-service products by leading investigations into failures and analyzing improvements.
• Develops analytical processes/tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort.
• Works under minimal direction.

Education / Experience:

• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
• 5+ years experience with finite element modeling structural analysis methods and tools.
• Experience independently constructing, executing, reviewing, and managing structural finite element models using NASTRAN/PATRAN, ABAQUS, Hypermesh, Optistruct, Mechanical, etc.
• 7+ years experience in structural analysis.
• 7+ years experience structural design principles for aircraft primary structure (e.g., fatigue, damage tolerance, corrosion, stress analysis, statics, materials strength, material characteristics, and repair techniques).
• 3+ years experience leading or managing aircraft structures or stress analysis teams.
• Strong written, verbal communications and presentation skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time domestically and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 14+ years' experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years experience leading or managing aircraft structures or stress analysis teams.
• 3+ years experience with design and analysis of high modulus composites.
• 3+ years experience with composites design and processing.
• Experience in post-production systems with emphasis in military aircraft sustainment, repairs, and modification programs.
• Experience with analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Active U.S. Secret Clearance.

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.