Lead Spacecraft Structures Engineer

Overview Energy; Ashburn (VA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K matching

6 weeks paid time off

Job summary

A cutting-edge aerospace company in Virginia is seeking a Space Structures Engineer to lead the design and analysis of spacecraft systems. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop, analyze, and integrate components while ensuring production readiness. Ideal applicants will have a strong background in mechanical/aerospace engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, and generous PTO, along with a focus on safety and well-being.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in mechanical design and analysis.
• Strong ability to perform structural analysis of spacecraft components.
• Experience with GD&T and DFM principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and integration of spacecraft structural systems.
• Perform extensive structural analysis using advanced analytical tools.
• Create documentation of analysis and test results.

Skills

3D CAD software proficiency

Advanced FEA tools

Mechanical design

Analytical methods

Rapid prototyping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering

Tools

NX CAD software

NX Nastran

Job description

A cutting-edge aerospace company in Virginia is seeking a Space Structures Engineer to lead the design and analysis of spacecraft systems. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop, analyze, and integrate components while ensuring production readiness. Ideal applicants will have a strong background in mechanical/aerospace engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, and generous PTO, along with a focus on safety and well-being.