Calspan JETS is the world’s premier supplier of ground-based testing solutions for the aerospace industry. We deliver highly engineered facilities, electro-mechanical systems, and software specifically designed for jet engine testing.  These solutions are used by airlines, OEMs, and MRO businesses to ensure the global fleet of jet engines tested daily are safe to fly.

Why Join Calspan JETS?
At Calspan JETS, we foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth. As a member of our integrated team, you'll be an important part of an environment where people are passionate about delivering robust solutions and complex systems. 

Calspan's Structural Engineers are responsible for the overall building design and construction, and the detailed design of heavy-structural-aero-test equipment, that populates the facility. The equipment and facilities are specialized for use in jet engine test cells, and other aerospace ground test facilities.

Every single thing we do with our customers and employees is based upon our goal of being selective to join and difficult to leave. We operate with a core set of values surrounding inclusiveness, accountability and innovation. Do you have what it takes to Be Calspan?

Option to work 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off!

Core Responsibilities Listed Below – Compensation and position level commensurate with education and experience.

• Design and Analysis - Develop or reuse facility and equipment design solutions to meet customer requirements.  Collaborate with multi-disciplinary project team including PM, subcontracted local A&E, and internal engineering disciplines to ensure functionality of the facility and equipment interfaces.  Prepare detailed calculations for equipment and provide direction, review, and approve designer’s drawings to ensure specifications are met.
• Scope, Schedule, Budget - Perform engineering tasks on schedule and within budget.  Ensure system design aligns with as-sold scope, customer requirements, quality standards, and industry codes.  Communicate regularly with project team on status, issues, and variances to plan. 
• Document - Document and present work in accordance with quality requirements. Prepare design criteria, calculation packages, procurement specifications, technical reports, validation plans, and product manuals. Participate and lead internal and customer design reviews. 
• Support - Provide remote and on-site engineering support during building construction and Aero-Acoustic equipment fabrication and installation.  Review contractor work for compliance, respond to contractor questions and RFI’s, and coordinate field engineering changes, conduct site surveys.
• Quote - Assist marketing in developing proposals for future work.  Develop concepts, facility layouts, cost estimates, proposal write-ups, analyses, options, and recommendations.  Serve as subject matter expert when presenting to customers.

Preferred Education / Experience:

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Architecture
• 1-7+ years Structural engineering experience preferred (ALL levels will be considered) OR a combination of education and experience 
• Due to security requirements, US Citizen or US Person status required

Preferred Knowledge / Ability:

• Proficiency in structural engineering with a working knowledge of architectural details.
• Working knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical engineering.
• Experience with FEM modeling using RISA, ANSYS, or similar structural analysis and design programs.
• Familiarity with national building codes and design codes including IBC, Eurocode, AISC, ACI, NFPA, FM Global, and CE compliance.
• Experience writing technical specifications.
• Proficiency with CAD: AutoCAD, Revit, and SolidWorks preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and leadership skills, demonstrated initiative and attention to completeness, accuracy and detail.
• Must be a self-starter, able to balance priorities between multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to meet budgets and schedules.
• Ability to work effectively and productively as an individual contributor and collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Up to 25% international and/or domestic travel

Why join Calspan?

Be Calspan Culture

At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables a strong sense of teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company’s talent brand, “Be Calspan”, incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative and our commitment to drive every individual to - Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community and Be Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and competitive can-do method of action.

Great Benefits = Happy, Committed Employees 

Retaining great talent is as important as finding it, so at Calspan, we take our employee value proposition of Be Calspan quite seriously. To us, that means offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and promotional opportunities. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Hospital Coverage, Accident Coverage, Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement , and Pet Insurance.

Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications.  Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.