Lead, Structural Engineering 1

Job Title: Lead Structural Analysis Engineer

Job Code: 16812

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. Apply skills to contribute to the development of company objectives and principles, aiming to achieve goals with a focus on solid rocket propulsion. Employ advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts, such as Finite element analysis (FEA) and structural mechanics. Contribute to the creation of innovative principles, ideas, and analytical methods. Provide solutions to highly complex technical challenges and sensitive issues that demand a significant degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation.

Essential Functions:

Lead large projects that have significant impact to the business or oversee the activities of others.

Communication with internal (program office, chief engineers, etc.) and external customers

Drives the design from conceptual phase through detailed design

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)

Strength evaluation methods

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 be able to obtain a Security Clearance

Requires 10% travel

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant Structural Engineering experience.

Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related Structural Engineering experience.

In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related Structural Engineering experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) with 9 years of experience, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) with 7 years of experience, or PhD with 4 years of experience required

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.