Principal Engineer - Structural Design Engineer

Spectra Tech, Inc. is hiring for a Principal Engineer - Structural Design Engineer in Aiken, South Carolina. APPLY TODAY!

Posting closes on February 9th, 2026

Define scope of technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges which involve unique or controversial problems. Creatively meet all company and industry requirements and apply site systems to achieve quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Give quality guidance and assistance to less senior professionals on related tasks.

Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields to resolve complex problems.

Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes, and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning.

Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having expertise in a functional area(s) of technical expertise.

Provide direction and position responsibility both inside and outside department lines on programs seeking new approaches to problems and new application of existing engineering or scientific principles.

Evaluate the results of programs and prepare reports and recommendations based on these evaluations.

Identify and recommend improvements where established technology components and methodology are inadequate for solution.

Keep informed of the advancement of technology as applied through one's area of technology.

Prepare plans including schedules, budgets, and personnel requirements for solving technical tasks identified by management.

Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget, and review quality of work performed.

Communicate results and objectives verbally and in manuscript form to customers, colleagues, and management.

Occasionally prepare reports for external publication.

Enhance expertise in field through leadership in local technical societies.

Demonstrate creative ability through mediums such as patent disclosures, problem solving, engineering reports, technical papers, and articles.

Up to a 40-hour work week is scheduled. Various work schedules may be utilized, including:

• 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week)
• 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week)
• 9/80s (9 hours/day; five days on week AA and four days on week BB)

The work week excludes company holidays. Each workday includes a 30-minute lunch. Overtime may be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager.

Education:

• Ph.D. degree in an applicable science or engineering discipline with 5+ years of experience, OR
• MS degree with 8+ years of experience, OR
• BS degree with 10+ years of experience or more.

Experience/Skills:

• As required for advanced technical leadership roles.

Area Security Access:
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments.

Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.

At Spectra Tech, Inc., our recruitment team is powered by real people in real time-personally reviewing every application with care and integrity. We take pride in identifying and recruiting top-tier talent while maintaining full alignment with federal regulations, EEOC standards, and fair hiring practices that reflect our commitment to excellence and equity

Spectra Tech, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We are also an E-verify employer.