Lead Rocket Motor Case Structures Engineer (Composites)

Castelion Corporation; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term equity

Four weeks paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

$100 monthly fitness stipend

Onsite EV charging

Job summary

Pow.bio in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, is seeking a Senior Structures & Composites Engineer to design and deliver high-performance rocket motor cases. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in structural and composite design, strong knowledge of composite materials, and proficiency in structural analysis tools. This position offers competitive benefits including long-term equity, paid time off, and health plans, along with a dynamic work environment focusing on aerospace innovations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in structural and composite design for aerospace applications.
• Strong background in composite materials, including failure criteria.
• Experience designing high-pressure pressure vessels or rocket motor cases.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop rocket motor case structures including COPVs.
• Perform structural analysis under various loading conditions.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices.

Skills

Composite materials expertise

Structural analysis tools proficiency

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

NASTRAN

Job description

Pow.bio in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, is seeking a Senior Structures & Composites Engineer to design and deliver high-performance rocket motor cases. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in structural and composite design, strong knowledge of composite materials, and proficiency in structural analysis tools. This position offers competitive benefits including long-term equity, paid time off, and health plans, along with a dynamic work environment focusing on aerospace innovations.