Structures/Loads Engineer
Cimarron and Watring are seeking a Structures/Loads Engineer to support work with NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) program. This role focuses on engineering services for CS3 dynamic model verification, structural fatigue spectra development, and secondary structure loads development. You'll work closely with Boeing, NASA, and program stakeholders to ensure critical structural analyses meet performance, safety, and compliance requirements.
The selected candidate for this position can work on-site at one of the following NASA locations:
- Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL
- Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans, LA
- Stennis Space Center in Mississippi
- Kennedy Space Center in Titusville, FL
Watring is a subsidiary of Cimarron. Watring Technologies, Inc. is a Huntsville, Alabama, technology-based design and manufacturing company specializing in custom hardware and turnkey solutions. Founded in 1997, Watring Technologies' primary support is in Aerospace and Defense. Their capabilities include hardware integration, testing, and product development. With this acquisition, Cimarron gains substantial capability in both expanded service and product offerings.
Key duties include:
- Providing engineering services to support CS3 dynamic model verification, structural fatigue spectra development, and secondary structure loads development.
- Building CS3 integrated models representing modal test set-ups, performing analyses, and calculating verification metrics (MAC and cross orthogonality matrices).
- Generating spectra-specific OTM, processing CLA time history data, and combining low/high frequency spectra for fatigue analysis.
- Generating or modifying FEM models for base drive, performing random response analysis, and combining CLA data with random response results.
- Documenting verification efforts, spectra development, and secondary structure loads development.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date project management system entries and reports, including weekly Funds and Man-Hour Expenditure Reports.
- Preparing and maintaining Supplier Personnel Listings, ensuring updates for additions/deletions and verifying return of all issued equipment and badges.
- Participating in technical planning, architecture decisions, and integration with other engineering disciplines.
- Traveling to Boeing and customer sites as required for program activities.
Required skills, experience, and education include:
- Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
- Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use.
- This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.
- 5 or more years of related experience.
- Relevant structural engineering experience with finite element modeling, dynamic analysis, and loads development.
- Proficiency with relevant engineering software (FEM tools, analysis platforms).
- Strong technical documentation and reporting skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to travel as required.
- Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline or a relevant technical field.
Desired skills, experience, and education include:
- Familiarity with SLS program requirements and NASA technical standards.
- Advanced skills in developing and modifying FEM models.
- Experience working in a controlled, high-security aerospace environment.
- Strong understanding of aerospace structural verification processes.
Business Profile:
Watring Technologies, Inc. (WTI) is an experienced, diversified high technology company proficient in total system integration services, test, custom design, and the manufacturing of process automated hardware. We give customers access to a sole-source, multi-disciplinary staff of specialists offering turn-key solutions. Watring Technologies, Inc. combines state-of-the-art technologies with innovative applications to solve unique problems. We will enhance or complement your industry, giving you a competitive edge with reduced costs and improved productivity. We take great pride in our corporate offerings and the way we conduct business. WTI is dedicated to customer success and satisfaction. Watring Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.