Head of Structural Engineering for Spaceflight

NASA International; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

NASA International seeks a Chief of the Structural Engineering Division to provide technical and administrative leadership across design, development, testing, and operations of spacecraft structures. You will oversee materials, loads, fracture analysis, environments, dynamics, thermal protection, and manufacturing aspects for human spaceflight programs.

The role requires directing lifecycle activities from design through certification and flight readiness, with a focus on delivering

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team focused on human spacecraft structural mechanics.
• Ability to oversee design, analysis, testing, integration, and certification of structural systems.
• Strong management of lifecycle activities from design to flight readiness.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for the Structural Engineering Division.
• Oversee design and analysis of structures, materials, loads, and dynamics.
• Coordinate testing, integration, and certification activities for flight readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Structural analysis

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

MS in Structural/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

NASTRAN

Job description

NASA International seeks a Chief of the Structural Engineering Division to provide technical and administrative leadership across design, development, testing, and operations of spacecraft structures. You will oversee materials, loads, fracture analysis, environments, dynamics, thermal protection, and manufacturing aspects for human spaceflight programs.

The role requires directing lifecycle activities from design through certification and flight readiness, with a focus on delivering