Structural Analyst Level II

Overview

Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, space exploration, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details.

Responsibilities

This role will be in person / hybrid at Orion Space Solutions, a subsidiary of Arcfield in Louisville, Colorado. The engineer selected for this role will have a broad range of responsibilities to execute. In general, these responsibilities will encompass the range of structural design & analysis tasks required to support the development of small satellites, cubesats, payloads, electronic units, GSE, and other sensing systems.

This role will require the engineer to work cross-functionally and identify needs from other engineering and programmatic groups, including systems engineers and program managers. In addition, they will be required to tackle open-ended analysis problems that require pro-active communication and problem-solving.

In general, the engineer will be required to support the following tasks :

• Lead and assist with the structural analysis of small satellites, payloads, subassemblies, and ground support equipment
• Develop and execute finite element models (FEM) to simulate and predict the structural behavior of various components using NASA & Mil Standards
• Perform first-principles calculations throughout the design cycle
• Perform linear and nonlinear static, dynamic, and thermal analyses to assess stress margins, fatigue life, and potential failure modes
• Collaborate with design engineers to optimize structural designs, materials, and configurations to meet performance, weight, and cost targets while ensuring structural safety and reliability
• Conduct trade studies and sensitivity analyses to evaluate design alternatives, assess design margins, and mitigate structural risks and uncertainties
• Generate comprehensive analysis reports, technical memos, and presentations to communicate analysis results, conclusions, and recommendations to project stakeholders, including management, customers, and regulatory authorities
• Provide feedback and input to cross-functional teams :

Provide structural input to help guide preliminary & detailed designs

Qualifications

REQUIRED :

Minimum of 2+ years of experience in structural analysis

PREFERRED :

Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary / hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

Min : $62,136.95

Max : $149,314.17

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.

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