Structural Engineer, California

Position would require the candidate to be a W2 employee of Donatech.

US Citizenship Required. 

• Performing structural analysis in FEMAP/NASTRAN of metallic and composite structures.

• Creation of reports in support of completed analysis as well as review reports of others

• Concise presentation and explanation of structural issues/solutions to internal management and customer representatives.

• Engage with other team members in meetings, 1:1’s and others in order to provide the right solution to complex engineering problems

• Evaluation of engineering products for conformity to standards, procedures, and specifications

• Static and dynamic analysis in support of Major/Minor and simple to complex Tooling fixtures and structures

• Design & drafting of simple to complex Tooling in support of Aircraft assembly and build via CAD software

Basic Qualifications:

• Analysis of simple to complex problems via hand calculations and FEM, respectively.

• Experience with stress analysis techniques, concepts and practices

• Computer Aided Design Tools - Basic knowledge of computer aided design tools and systems (CATIA/NX). Able to manipulate data sets, (e.g., compare CATIA to measurement data, create stereo lithography files).

• Engineering Drawings & Specs - Basic ability to create, read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications in accordance with ASME 14.5. Basic level understanding of GD&T

• Able to communicate with various levels of leadership, must be able to coordinate and resolve interpersonal and technical problems and must work well either in a team or independently with limited guidance

• Experience with fabrication applying such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, and performance requirements.

• Bachelor’s (STEM) Degree with 6+ years of experience OR Master’s (STEM) Degree with 3 years of experience in medium to large scale tooling fabrication and/or production fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production manufacturing operations.

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret or Top Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineering License (preferably from California) or working to obtain PE

• Direct Aerospace Tooling experience

• Direct experience with Tooling mechanics and analysis relative to stress

• Current active DOD Secret clearance with an investigation date/periodic review within the last 5 years

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)