Lead Structural Analysis Engineer – Spaceflight Programs

Sierra Space Corporation; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 137,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space Corporation in Durham, NC, is seeking a Senior Structural Analysis Engineer to champion advanced design and analysis of structural systems for major aerospace programs. You will set objectives, leverage hand calculations and FEM, and coordinate across senior teams to ensure technical excellence.

You will lead collaborative efforts, apply rigorous analysis, and drive solutions with ingenuity while representing Sierra Space as the main technical contact on critical contracts.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Typically 8+ years of related experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in structural analysis.
• Extensive technical expertise with working knowledge of related disciplines.
• Ability to work with considerable latitude to determine technical objectives.
• Expertise to solve complex technical problems with ingenuity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced design and analysis of structural systems using hand calculations and FEM.
• Apply extensive technical expertise across related disciplines to address challenges.
• Develop solutions to complex problems with ingenuity and creativity.
• Guide the completion of major programs and provide project leadership.
• Interact with senior personnel on significant technical matters.
• Represent Sierra Space as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects.

Skills

Structural analysis

Project leadership

Automation & optimization

Python

MATLAB

C++

Finite element methods

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Master's degree with 6+ years experience

Tools

Nastran

Femap

Ansys

Simcenter Nastran

Job description

Sierra Space Corporation in Durham, NC, is seeking a Senior Structural Analysis Engineer to champion advanced design and analysis of structural systems for major aerospace programs. You will set objectives, leverage hand calculations and FEM, and coordinate across senior teams to ensure technical excellence.

You will lead collaborative efforts, apply rigorous analysis, and drive solutions with ingenuity while representing Sierra Space as the main technical contact on critical contracts.