Structural Engineer 3

Engineering** **Structural Engineer 3** Chandler, AZ Posted: 5/29/2025 Job Description Job ID#: 211592 Job Category: Engineering Position Type: Associate - W2 Duration: 26 Shift: 1 Positions Available: 2 **PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Structural Engineer 3, in Chandler, AZ. Job ID#2115912** **Job Description:** Seeking a Structural Engineer 3 to support our Structural Analysis department within Launch Vehicles (LV). As a member of the structure's team you'll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside other analyst (including load and dynamics, thermal, aero, and materials testing) design engineers, and program engineering managers to make our technologies a reality. This position will serve on-site in Chandler, AZ. Responsibilities: Support various launch vehicle programs by performing structural analysis including detailed hand calculations and linear and non-linear Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Present results to management and customer base while documenting detailed analysis reports for release. Identify and troubleshoot structural issues during preliminary/conceptual design and parallel to manufacturing. Communicate project status to direct manager and the Integration and Test (I&T) IPT Lead. Keep daily task organized and up to date. Collaborate with other functional engineers on the team to share insight on any structural issues and to maintain program schedule. Design, develop, and implement testing methods for metallic and composite material testing. Help to define structural design changes required in high temperature applications. Basic Qualifications for Structural Engineer 3: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 10-14 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline Working knowledge in one of the following software: Femap, NASTRAN, NASGRO, Abaqus, MathCAD, NX, Teamcenter Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Demonstrated ability to use fundamental structural methods. Experience in designing/analyzing Ground Support Equipment (GSE) This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen. Active Secret security clearance Preferred Qualifications for Structural Engineer 3: A Master's degree in a STEM discipline or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 8-10 years of experience. Working knowledge of high temperature materials and testing for hypersonic applications Working knowledge of structural analysis for composites including carbon and ceramic materials Familiarity with fatigue and fracture mechanics. Fracture Control Plans. Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter. Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance: Secret **VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled** To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit ** or ** The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceVEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled