Structural Engineer - Jet Engine Test Cells

Overview

Calspan is the premier independent provider of testing and technology development services, solutions, and systems in the aerospace, defense, and automotive industries. Our diverse skill set and unique testing capabilities help innovators push the limits of technology to transform the future.

 

At Calspan JETS, our dedicated team designs and builds state-of-the-art engine test cell facilities and equipment and offer aftermarket service to meet jet engine test demands. In the area of turbomachinery, Calspan’s team continues a 20-year tradition of setting industry standards for quality with the design and manufacture of turbomachinery test articles and equipment. 

 

Calspan's Structural Engineers are responsible for the overall building design and construction, and the detailed design of heavy-structural-aero-test equipment, that populates the facility. The equipment and facilities are specialized for use in jet engine test cells, and other aerospace ground test facilities.

 

Every single thing we do with our customers and employees is based upon our goal of being selective to join and difficult to leave. We operate with a core set of values surrounding inclusiveness, accountability and innovation. Do you have what it takes to Be Calspan?

 

Option to work 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off!

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities Listed Below – Compensation and position level commensurate with education and experience.

• Design and Analysis - Develop or reuse facility and equipment design solutions to meet customer requirements.  Collaborate with multi-disciplinary project team including PM, subcontracted local A&E, and internal engineering disciplines to ensure functionality of the facility and equipment interfaces.  Prepare detailed calculations for equipment and provide direction, review, and approve designer’s drawings to ensure specifications are met.
• Scope, Schedule, Budget - Perform engineering tasks on schedule and within budget.  Ensure system design aligns with as-sold scope, customer requirements, quality standards, and industry codes.  Communicate regularly with project team on status, issues, and variances to plan. 
• Document - Document and present work in accordance with quality requirements. Prepare design criteria, calculation packages, procurement specifications, technical reports, validation plans, and product manuals. Participate and lead internal and customer design reviews. 
• Support - Provide remote and on-site engineering support during building construction and Aero-Acoustic equipment fabrication and installation.  Review contractor work for compliance, respond to contractor questions and RFI’s, and coordinate field engineering changes, conduct site surveys.
• Quote - Assist marketing in developing proposals for future work.  Develop concepts, facility layouts, cost estimates, proposal write-ups, analyses, options, and recommendations.  Serve as subject matter expert when presenting to customers.

Qualifications

Preferred Education / Experience:

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Architecture
• 7+ Structural engineering experience desired or a combination of education and experience 
• Due to security requirements, US Citizen or US Person status required

Preferred Knowledge / Ability:

• Proficiency in structural engineering with a working knowledge of architectural details.
• Working knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical engineering.
• Experience with FEM modeling using RISA, ANSYS, or similar structural analysis and design programs.
• Familiarity with national building codes and design codes including IBC, Eurocode, AISC, ACI, NFPA, FM Global, and CE compliance.
• Experience writing technical specifications.
• Proficiency with CAD: AutoCAD, Revit, and SolidWorks preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and leadership skills, demonstrated initiative and attention to completeness, accuracy and detail.
• Must be a self-starter, able to balance priorities between multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to meet budgets and schedules.
• Ability to work effectively and productively as an individual contributor and collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Up to 25% international and/or domestic travel

 

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