Job ID: TS20162909-36791

With annual revenues in of nearly $4.5 billion, over 12,000 employees, and operations in about 20 states, Orbital ATK is a company on the move. Our mission is to ensure that our customers accomplish their mission — whether it’s a technological breakthrough, a satellite launch, or protecting our nation. The company is the world’s leading supplier of solid rocket motors, a leading provider of launch vehicles, satellites and other space systems, and the nation’s largest manufacturer of ammunition.

Orbital ATK is currently seeking a Principal Composite Structure Analysis Engineer to join our team in our Irvine, CA offices.

Role description & Responsibilities:

Highly motivated structural analysis engineer with composite structures and assemblies for military and/or commercial aircraft. The candidate should also have experience with the characterization of composite materials with ASTM standard tests. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the analysis of laminates, sandwich structures, bonded and bolted assemblies, and leading composite material characterization activities including: authoring test plans and test reports, data reduction and calculation of material allowables.

Experience Requirements:

• MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE
• Must have an active clearance with an investigation within the last 4.5 years (or 4 years 6 months)
• BS in Civil, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering or related with a minimum of 7 years related experience in design engineering function
• Minimum of 4 years of experience with Abaqus and/or Nastran
• Static structural and structural/thermal analysis
• Buckling, stability, and modal analysis
• Loads definition
• Material characterization testing
• Knowledge of composite materials and manufacturing processes
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced dynamic environment as part of a multi-discipline team

Experience Preferred:

• Proficiency with NX, Catia V5, Fibersim, MSC Marc, Altair Hyperworks/Optistruct, and Hypersizer are also desirable
• Definition of layups and ply patterns with Fibersim to generate finite element models
• Script writing, workflow automation
• Constitutive Model Development and implementation
• Requirements definition and verification
• Previous experience in aerospace manufacturing facility

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a team
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Ability to make sound decisions
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively

Education/Certifications:

• BS degree in Civil, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or related

This position can be filled at one level lower requiring a BS in Civil, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or related and a minimum of 4 years of experience.

If you are a dynamic, successful, driven professional, Orbital ATK is the company that will further your experience and career growth. We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Orbital ATK Flight Systems Group provides products and services that span the launch, missile systems and aerospace markets. We are a premier producer of solid rocket propulsion systems and specialty energetic products; a leading provider of small and medium class space launch vehicles for Civil, DoD and Commercial missions; a major supplier of interceptor boosters and target vehicles for missile defense; and a world class manufacturer of composite primary and secondary structures for commercial and military aircraft and launch vehicles.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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