Structural Engineer (all genders) - Material Testing & Structural Validation
Core
Develop lightweight structural systems and validate them through material testing and numerical simulations for industrial solar thermal plants.
Role type
Senior IC structural engineer (material testing & validation)
Builds
Lightweight structural systems, components, and connections for industrial solar thermal applications
Domain
Renewable energy (solar thermal) + Structural engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
nonlinear finite element analysis (FEA), structural analysis, material characterization, test planning and execution, instrumentation, numerical modeling, steel/aluminum/composite/ETFE system evaluation
Preferred skills
foundation systems for solar structures, soil testing, rammed piles, ground screws, percussion drilling
Technologies
nonlinear FEA, numerical simulations, sensors, measurement systems
Responsibilities
Analyze and optimize lightweight structural systems and connections; Plan, build, execute, and evaluate material and component tests; Develop, calibrate, and improve nonlinear FEA models; Translate test results and simulation findings into engineering recommendations
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC