We have an outstanding Contract position for aStructural Engineerto join a leading Company located in theCanoga Park, CAsurrounding area. Pay Rate: $70 **Candidate must have an active Secret Security Clearance. ** An experienced Structural Engineer is needed to support a short-term surge in the ATF (Aero Thermal Fluids) group across a few programs. Responsibilities : + Utilizing a combination of commercial and in-house developed software tools and/or hand calculation methods to correlate analysis models, review test results, present results at program reviews, and prepare technical documentation. + Perform analysis related to gas dynamics, heat transfer, computational fluid dynamics, aerothermodynamics, combustion, hydrodynamics, aerodynamics, and mechanical elements in support of space and defense programs. + Perform analytical predictions and simulations of rocket and high-speed air-breathing propulsion systems using computer-based math and simulation models, deriving, creating, documenting, managing, planning verification of, and certifying design compliance to requirements and interfaces for development, production, and operational environments. + May coordinate risk and opportunity management for development and production programs. + Perform all or a combination of analyses related to heat transfer, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), combustion devices, and rotating machinery of space systems with general oversight. + Emphasis will be on analysis requiring knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and computational fluid dynamics. + Responsible for utilizing a combination of commercial and in-house developed software tools and/or hand calculation methods to correlate analysis models and review test data. + Strengthens the technical capacity of the Company and facilitates transfer of technology by mentoring less experienced engineers and team members. + Produce analysis reports and test reports. + Present analysis to both internal and external customers. + Support verification tests of propulsion systems and components. + Work with designers and project engineers by providing analysis support. Basic Hiring Criteria : + Candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or the equivalent combination of education and a minimum of 4 years of experience. + Already have or have the ability to obtain a security clearance. Desired Qualifications : + Master's degree or higher in an engineering-related field. + Strong background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics. + High proficiency in ANSYS Workbench, ANSYS FLUENT, Thermal Desktop, CFD++, and Pointwise. + Familiarity with utilizing LINUX systems. + Experience programming in MATLAB, FORTRAN, and Python. Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visithttp://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/orhttps://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance