Aerospace Structures & Materials Engineer, Propulsion Systems

Astra Core-X; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Astra CoreX, Inc. is seeking a Structures & Materials Engineer to design and analyze structural and thermal components for rocket propulsion systems, flight vehicles, and ground support equipment in Colorado. U.S. citizenship with security clearance eligibility is required.

The role covers design, qualification, and continuous improvement of components, with emphasis on FEA, materials selection, and collaboration with manufacturing and testing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering.
• 3–10 years of experience in designing and analyzing aerospace structures.
• Proficiency with ANSYS, Abaqus, or NASTRAN.
• Familiarity with composites and advanced materials.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• U.S. citizen with eligibility for government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design flight structures, motor cases, nozzles, ground test stands, and launch towers.
• Perform structural and thermal FEA.
• Select composites, metals, and insulation materials.
• Support additive manufacturing.
• Lead failure investigations.
• Support launch vehicle static fire and flight testing.

Education

Bachelor's Mechanical/Aerospace/Materials Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

NASTRAN

Job description

Astra CoreX, Inc. is seeking a Structures & Materials Engineer to design and analyze structural and thermal components for rocket propulsion systems, flight vehicles, and ground support equipment in Colorado. U.S. citizenship with security clearance eligibility is required.

The role covers design, qualification, and continuous improvement of components, with emphasis on FEA, materials selection, and collaboration with manufacturing and testing teams.