Launch Vehicle Structural Analyst - Hands-on Hardware

EVONA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EVONA is seeking a Structural / Stress Analyst to work across launch vehicle structures, propulsion hardware, translating analysis into design decisions. You’ll develop FEA models using ANSYS or NASTRAN, collaborate with design and test teams, and build load cases and qualification plans.

This hands-on hardware role offers exposure to a broad set of engineering challenges and the opportunity to contribute to a next-generation reusable launch program.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in structural/stress analysis within aerospace, propulsion, launch vehicles, or similarly demanding engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics, including static strength, fatigue, and fracture.
• Practical experience with commercial FEA tools (ANSYS or NASTRAN).

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis on launch vehicle and propulsion hardware, assessing strength, stability, fatigue, and fracture.
• Develop FEA models using ANSYS, NASTRAN, or similar tools to evaluate complex loading conditions and failure modes.
• Work directly with design engineers to identify structural risks and improve component performance.
• Develop load cases, structural substantiation, and qualification plans.
• Support hands-on structural testing, correlate results with analytical predictions, and refine models.
• Develop tools and automation to improve analysis efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Structural analysis

Fracture mechanics

Fatigue analysis

Python scripting

Team collaboration

Tools

ANSYS

NASTRAN

Python

MATLAB

Job description

EVONA is seeking a Structural / Stress Analyst to work across launch vehicle structures, propulsion hardware, translating analysis into design decisions. You’ll develop FEA models using ANSYS or NASTRAN, collaborate with design and test teams, and build load cases and qualification plans.

This hands-on hardware role offers exposure to a broad set of engineering challenges and the opportunity to contribute to a next-generation reusable launch program.