Launch Vehicle Design Architect — Lead Engineer II

CesiumAstro; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 148,500 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Company stock options

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Principal Launch Vehicle Design Engineer II in El Segundo, California. The individual will oversee subsystem development from concept through flight, leading the design and analysis of launch vehicle structures. This role requires 11+ years of aerospace experience and a Master's degree. The position offers competitive salary between $148,500 - $199,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including company stock options.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 11+ years of industry experience in aerospace design and analysis.
• Expertise in Ansys tools: Mechanical, LS-Dyna, and others for analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of launch vehicle structures.
• Perform structural and thermal analysis to ensure integrity.
• Develop and execute test programs, analyzing experimental data.

Skills

Ansys tools expertise

MATLAB proficiency

SolidWorks proficiency

Aerospace design experience

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a Principal Launch Vehicle Design Engineer II in El Segundo, California. The individual will oversee subsystem development from concept through flight, leading the design and analysis of launch vehicle structures. This role requires 11+ years of aerospace experience and a Master's degree. The position offers competitive salary between $148,500 - $199,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including company stock options.