Lead Structural Analyst – Space Launch Vehicle Hardware

Varstaff Staffing; Highland (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Varstaff Staffing is seeking a Structural Analyst to contribute to the 2nd Generation of New Glenn, focusing on payload accommodations hardware including large-diameter fairings and adapters.

You will own the structural design from concept to launch, performing sizing, analysis, testing, and qualification while working closely with manufacturing to ensure successful hardware integration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering with 6+ years of experience in aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
• U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible to work in the U.S.
• Experience in load path distribution, strength sizing, and composite/metallic design.
• Experience working in a multi-functional organization to develop engineered products.
• Strong understanding of composite and metallic design fundamentals.
• Experience with industry-standard analysis codes (Ansys, Nastran, Optistruct, Hypermesh).
• CAD experience (Creo/Windchill) and hand calculations/FEA tools.

Responsibilities

• Own the full hardware lifecycle from requirements through concept, design, analysis, testing, and integration onto a launch vehicle.
• Analyze and test primary and secondary metallic and composite structures; report margins of safety.
• Perform hand calculations and FEM analyses; document stress analysis for drawings and documents.
• Develop concepts, run trade studies, and provide technical guidance on risk vs. cost vs. performance.
• Lead test planning, execution, data reduction, and reporting.
• Present technical content to internal and external customers; collaborate across teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

B.S. in engineering

Tools

Ansys

Nastran

Optistruct

Hypermesh

Creo/Windchill

Job description

Varstaff Staffing is seeking a Structural Analyst to contribute to the 2nd Generation of New Glenn, focusing on payload accommodations hardware including large-diameter fairings and adapters.

You will own the structural design from concept to launch, performing sizing, analysis, testing, and qualification while working closely with manufacturing to ensure successful hardware integration.