Lead Launch Structures Engineer: Space Vehicle Expert

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

401(k) plan with match

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Launch Structures Project Leader to oversee structural engineering for launch vehicles and spacecraft. You will lead design and analysis activities, mentor teams, and coordinate multi-disciplinary efforts across programs.

The role requires strong solid mechanics, prowess in finite element methods (NASTRAN/Abaqus/Ansys/LS-DYNA), and a track record of delivering analyses that inform government decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in structural engineering.
• Experience performing finite element analyses.
• Experience with design, qualification, and testing of aerospace structures.
• Willingness to travel ~20% domestically/internationally; ability to obtain security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and resolve structural design/test issues for launch vehicle and spacecraft structures; coordinate detailed analyses to identify failure mechanisms.
• Develop design/analysis criteria, requirements, and specifications for multiple design phases.
• Develop and coordinate test plans, procedures, and success criteria for structural tests.
• Lead technical teams, prioritize tasks, and communicate with management and customers.
• Mentor and develop design criteria, requirements, and specifications for structural hardware.
• Monitor and assist in budgets and resource allocations.
• Determine scope of work and coordinate with relevant disciplines.
• Inform management/customers of technical issues and recommend actions.
• Coordinate with inter-organizational personnel, program offices, and customers to resolve issues.
• Maintain and advance skills in structural mechanics including composites and FEA methods.
• Provide timely technical recommendations to line management and customers via briefings/reports.

Skills

Solid mechanics

Finite element analysis

Structural analysis

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

Abaqus

Ansys

LS-DYNA

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Launch Structures Project Leader to oversee structural engineering for launch vehicles and spacecraft. You will lead design and analysis activities, mentor teams, and coordinate multi-disciplinary efforts across programs.

The role requires strong solid mechanics, prowess in finite element methods (NASTRAN/Abaqus/Ansys/LS-DYNA), and a track record of delivering analyses that inform government decisions.