Aircraft Structures Engineer

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Company:	RAND Corporation Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (48)
Job Location(s):	Santa Monica
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	Not Provided
Required Education:	Doctorate
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Professional and Technical, Aviation and Aerospace

Position Description

Title: Aircraft Structures Engineer

Location: Santa Monica

Reference: 2427


	Title
	Aircraft Structures Engineer
	Overview of RAND
	The RAND Corporation is a nonprofit research organization providing objective analysis and effective solutions that address the challenges facing the public and private sectors around the world. RAND has eight offices on three continents and RAND research teams work with government, corporate, and foundation clients domestically and internationally to advance informed decision making across a broad spectrum of policy areas.
	Position Description
	Engineering staff members at RAND bring their technical approach and insights to bear on a wide range of policy problems across RANDs defense domestic, and international research agendas. These engineers do not conduct theoretical research and rarely specialize in narrow areas; instead, they apply their skills to broader emerging problems at the cutting edge of their fields and apply their insights to critical policy issues. We are seeking an aeronautical engineer with a strong record of undergraduate and graduate studies in aircraft structures, aerodynamics and control systems with particular expertise in some of the following areas: fracture mechanics, durability and damage tolerance of aircraft materials, aeroelasticity, flutter analysis, aircraft propulsion, aviation electronics, systems engineering. Knowledge of cost analysis and project management is also desired. The candidate selected for this position will have uniquely important opportunities to work with other members of RANDs staff who are performing work that is helping to insure that military aircraft are ready when needed, trustworthy when used and cost effective in the use of resources.
	Qualifications
	All research positions at RAND require excellent analytic skills, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both orally and in writing; the ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team; and a strong commitment to RANDs core values of quality and objectivity. In addition, senior research positions require the ability to mentor and develop junior staff members, lead and direct multi-disciplinary teams, set project standards and monitor progress, engage with sponsors, and communicate interim and final results to the RAND community and to policy-making audiences.
	Education Requirements
	Ph.D. in engineering (you may also apply if you are at the dissertation stage and expect to complete your Ph.D. within six months); or M.S. with thesis.
	Experience
	Experience in the following areas will be helpful: aircraft loads analysis, stress analysis, finite-element modeling, and the implementation of the U.S. Air Forces Aircraft Structural Integrity Program. Although experience is desired, candidates with exceptional academic records are encouraged to apply.
	Security Clearance
	A security clearance is required for this position. In order to obtain a security clearance, one of the requirements includes U.S. citizenship.
	Location
	Santa Monica
	Positions Open
	One

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