Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Structural Analysis Engineer
Job Code: 17770
Job Location: Huntsville
Job Schedule: 9/80 schedule. Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
In this role, the Structural Engineering will utilize extensive technical expertise and specialized knowledge in the field of structural analysis of solid rocket components and systems. May manage projects or processes with general supervision. Communicates with contacts inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures. Recommends enhancements to systems and processes. Works to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects with moderate impact on departmental results.
Essential Functions:
May manage large projects or processes that are both inside and outside of immediate job area.
Typically responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees.
Typically responsible for managing complex projects at this level, involving delegation of work and review of work products.
Familiar with hand calculation methods to perform initial sizing and FEA verifications.
Detailed stress analysis process procedures using FEA in particular Ansys nonlinear analysis (contact w/ friction, plasticity, large deflections, etc.
Low Cycle Fatigue evaluation and High Cycle Fatigue evaluation using Goodman and cycle counting procedures.
Buckling analysis (eigenvalue, nonlinear, large deflection).
Bolted joint analysis and preload definition.
Fracture mechanics analysis (LEFM).
Filament wound pressure vessel design and analysis.
Structural analysis of propellant grain.
Rocket Motor test instrumentation definition and data processing for production, bench, full engine qualification, etc.
Must actvite Security Clearance.
Requires 10% travel.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant engineering experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related engineering experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related engineering experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Strong Skills in the use of Finite Element Analysis tools such as Ansys (Preferred) and Abaqus
Familiarity with the design and analysis of Filament wound pressure vessels
Understanding of the function and design of solid rocket motors
Hands on experience with the manufacturing of solid rocket motors
Scripting and coding using Ansys APDL or Python
Ability to parse large amounts of data for analysis
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
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