Engineering Analyst

CTR Group is seeking an Engineering Analyst - R&D for an Aerospace Company in the Newport News, VA area. Active Secret Clearance or clearance eligibility required. Pay Range: $50 - $75 per Hour with Benefits SUMMARY:The Engineering Analyst conducts analysis on designs of R&D prototype components and assemblies. Preferred Education / Experience:Bachelor’s Degree in engineering discipline with 7+ years of related experience, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to above.Candidate should have excellent communication skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced work environment. Must be a self-starter, able to work on multiple projects, and prioritize workload.General familiarity with aerospace research and development test products such as wind tunnel models, test engines and prototype devices; and analysis of these in the subsonic, transonic and hypersonic realms.Preferred Knowledge / Ability:Working knowledge of computer-aided modeling codes (NX or SOLIDWORKS preferred)Working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis codes (ANSYS preferred)Working knowledge of analysis types and complexities including but not limited to:Steady State and Transient ThermalStatic and Transient StructuralModal, Harmonic Response and Random VibrationBucklingModeling nonlinearities such as contact, material plasticity, large deflections, etc.Modeling of flanges including bolts and pinsAbility to perform textbook hand calculations including but not limited to:Axial/bending/torsional stressBeam deflection and natural frequency1D fluid flow computationsASME Section VIII pressure vessel calcsFree body diagrams and force/moment diagramsWorking knowledge of Mechanics of Materials for the purposes of obtaining material strength and fatigue limits.Working knowledge of fatigue and fracture mechanics.Working knowledge of analysis of parts made of metals, fiber composites and 3D printed materials.US citizenship required in order to obtain/maintain a DOD security clearance.

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