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Who We Are

Williams International is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. We are a company of creators who deliver pioneering ideas and technologies that lead the aerospace industry. Our culture fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning to position our team members to inspire each other and provide quality products and supporting services that exceed the expectations of our customers.

The Opportunity

Williams International is actively searching for a Structural Analysis Engineer to join our Turbomachinery team. The Structural Analysis Engineer will be responsible for delivering structural assessments of various turbomachinery components such as fans, compressors, combustors, nozzles, turbines, seals, and pressurized cases. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a broad spectrum of cutting-edge commercial and military gas turbine hardware with a high degree of ownership for structural integrity throughout the product life cycle. The Structural Analysis Engineer will work in a collaborative environment with mechanical design, aerodynamics, manufacturing, project, and test engineering to efficiently develop final design configurations and support our growing product line. 

This position is 100% on-site. 

Additionally, the Structural Analysis Engineer will:

• Plan, support, and document tests ranging from material characterization to component and full engine-based validation
• Use structural analysis methods to conduct test and failure investigations
• Deliver timely structural dispositions to production support requests
• Mentor design and analysis engineers to improve the durability of designs and existing analytical capabilities
• Develop analytical tools and methods to drive accuracy, innovation, and efficiency while meeting cost and schedule commitments
• Communicate analysis results to both internal and external customers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering
• 3 + years of relevant engineering experience
• Possess a demonstrated understanding of structural mechanics
• Proficient in Finite Element Analysis for static structural, vibratory, and heat transfer solutions. ANSYS experience is strongly desired
• The candidate must have intermediate to advanced knowledge of turbomachinery failure modes including low and high cycle fatigue, fracture mechanics, and creep
• Possess a working knowledge of gas turbine engines and associated manufacturing techniques
• Experience with FAA 14 CFR Part 33 certification requirements is a plus
• Ability to effectively communicate analysis results, conclusions, and recommendations
• The candidate must be able to work independently and manage multiple projects
• U. S. Citizenship status required. Position requires the ability to obtain a U. S. Government Security Clearance, if needed. Candidates selected may be subject to a U. S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For more information on Security Clearances, please visit: U. S. Department of State

Additional Information

Williams International is a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members and contractors are subject to pre-employment drug testing for the following controlled substances: marijuana, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, opioids and alcohol as policy dictates.

Williams International is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and protected veteran status.

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If you are interested in applying for employment with Williams International and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position due to a physical and/or mental disability, please send an e-mail with your request to HR@Williams-int.com. Or please call 248-624-5200. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis.