For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide.
ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains.
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Position DescriptionENSCO Inc is a diverse engineering and technology company that provides engineering, science and advanced technology solutions that guarantee mission success, safety, and security to governments and private industries worldwide.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to support the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)/Integrated Experiments and Evaluation Division (RVE) to provide support in cradle to grave efforts. Responsibilities include:
- Support Hardware/Software-in-the-Loop and Cloud Computing Architecture development and administration tasks.
- Support in the development of government flight experiment and space technology requirements, mission scope, design tradeoffs/alternatives, concepts of operation, mission constraints, conceptual designs, and mission analyses including:
- Refinement of programmatic objectives into actionable requirements.
- Analyses and documentation for laboratory, range, ground, near-space, and/or space flight experiments.
- Iteration of requirements, flow-downs, concept of operations; the refining of objectives; and interface management.
Qualifications Required:
- 5+ years’ experience to include a background in aerospace structural analysis
- Vehicle load path definition, development of freebody diagrams and, strength analysis
- Analysis of stability critical structures
- Proven expertise in structural design, analysis, and testing of aerospace systems, particularly for flight test applications.
- Extensive experience with finite element analysis (FEA), stress analysis, and structural testing (e.g., vibration, load, thermal, and fatigue testing) for aerospace systems.
- In-depth knowledge of material science and structural materials used in aerospace systems (e.g., composites, metals, alloys) and their performance characteristics under flight conditions.
- Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including integration and validation of structural components with other subsystems.
- AN ACTIVE DOD TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE with SCI ELIGIBILITY IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION FOR WHICH, YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
Qualifications Desired:
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), Information Technology, computer science or similar from a regionally accredited institution.
Required Certifications: None
U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
Security Clearance Required: Top Secret with SCI Eligibilty
Employment Type: Full-Time
Background Check Type: 7 year Pre-employment
Drug Screen Required: None
Position Contingent Upon Contract Award: Yes
REAL ID Requirement
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Benefits
At ENSCO, a positive working environment and a competitive salary are only part of the reason for choosing a career here. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that creates a stimulating and supportive environment where you can thrive - visit ensco.com/careers/benefits to learn more.
Export Control and Licensing
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ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers– veterans, disability
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What We Do
ENSCO, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiaries, represent a more than $190+ million international technology enterprise with 750+ employees headquartered in the Washington, D.C., area. For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide. ENSCO operates in the aerospace, national security, and surface transportation sectors. ENSCO serves customers in cutting-edge, mission-critical environments where safety, security, reliability, and resilience are of paramount importance. ENSCO field offices and subsidiaries, representatives and partnerships are located throughout the United States and around the world.
