NAVAIR Propulsion Structures Engineer

Job description

Responsibilities Peraton is hiring a Propulsion Structures Engineer in a hybrid position supporting NAWCAD's structural integrity programs at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. You will perform critical risk assessments, analyze propulsion system data, and establish safety limits to ensure the airworthiness and sustainment of military aircraft and missile systems. Senior engineers will mentor junior staff. What you will do: - Perform time-sensitive risk assessments of propulsion hardware - Establish and validate life limits for safety-critical components - Analyze mission data to validate engine life-prediction algorithms - Evaluate OEM life prediction data to support system airworthiness - Develop and execute component test plans to address service issues - Create requirements and maintain analysis dashboards using Python and SQL - Develop proposals for new testing technologies and modeling capabilities - Present technical results to customers and represent NAWCAD at industry events. Qualifications: Desired: - BS/BA in Engineering and 8 years or MS/MA and 6 years, or PhD and 3 years - Aerospace, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering degree is preferred - Proven teamwork, communication,...