Chief Structural Engineer

EVONA; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering aerospace company as a Chief Structural Engineer, where you'll lead the mechanical analysis and design of innovative space hardware. This remote role offers the chance to work with a dynamic team dedicated to optimizing system architecture for low-Earth orbit satellites. With a focus on performance, simplicity, and cost, you'll leverage your extensive experience in stress and dynamics analysis, utilizing advanced FEM tools. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to mission-critical projects in a thriving industry, all while enjoying the flexibility of remote work with occasional travel to Texas.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical/structural analysis of space hardware.
• Strong background in stress and dynamics analysis and testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical analysis and design of space hardware.
• Develop and maintain mechanical/structural design documentation.
• Support production and testing activities including static load tests.

Skills

mechanical analysis

structural analysis

FEM tools (NASTRAN, ANSYS)

stress and dynamics analysis

vibration testing

Tools

NASTRAN

ANSYS

Hyperworks

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A leading aerospace company specializing in the design and manufacture of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites is seeking a Chief Structural Engineer to join their dynamic team.

This role will be remote with travel Texas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct mechanical analysis and design of space hardware, including system-level strength and dynamic analyses.
• Perform trade studies to optimize system architecture for performance, simplicity, mass, and cost.
• Develop and maintain mechanical/structural design documentation, including analysis reports, test procedures, and models.
• Troubleshoot anomalies, conduct root-cause analyses, and recommend solutions.
• Support production and testing activities, including static load and vibration tests.
• Define system test requirements and support mechanical testing at various facilities.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years’ hands-on experience in mechanical/structural analysis and testing of space hardware.
• Strong background in stress and dynamics analysis, including FEM tools like NASTRAN (ANSYS, Hyperworks also considered).
• Knowledge of sine/random vibration and acoustic testing for aerospace hardware.

Please get in touch to find out more!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing, Space Research and Technology, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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