Lead Propulsion Structural Engineer

Firefly Aerospace; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Austin, Texas, seeks a Lead Stress Analyst for Propulsion & Fluid Systems in Mechanical Engineering. You will own the structural analysis of engine and fluid hardware from design through qualification and flight, setting methods and directing analyses.

You will collaborate with design, materials, manufacturing and test teams to deliver robust, weight-efficient hardware that meets program requirements, and you will scope, execute and defend complex analyses throughout the

Qualifications

• BS in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering field.
• 5 years of structural/stress analysis experience in aerospace hardware.
• Proficiency with finite element analysis (Ansys/Nastran).
• Experience with fatigue, fracture mechanics, and damage tolerance.

Responsibilities

• Lead stress analysis of propulsion and fluid systems hardware.
• Perform static, thermal, dynamic, and durability analyses.
• Validate FE models against test data.
• Develop analysis methods and material allowables.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing and test teams.

Skills

Stress analysis

FEM Tools

Thermal-structural

Qualification testing

Aerospace hardware

Education

BS in Aerospace or related engineering

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

NASGRO

AFGROW

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in Austin, Texas, seeks a Lead Stress Analyst for Propulsion & Fluid Systems in Mechanical Engineering. You will own the structural analysis of engine and fluid hardware from design through qualification and flight, setting methods and directing analyses.

You will collaborate with design, materials, manufacturing and test teams to deliver robust, weight-efficient hardware that meets program requirements, and you will scope, execute and defend complex analyses throughout the