Remote Satellite Structural Mechanical Engineer

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.; Arlington, Denver, Merritt Island (VA, CO, FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. seeks a mechanical engineer to analyze satellite mechanical systems, contributing to the full development lifecycle from requirements through operations.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in aerospace hardware, proficiency with FEMAP/ANSYS/NASTRAN, and CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Creo. Willingness to travel up to 20% and obtain security clearance is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field.
• 3+ years experience in aerospace hardware or software development life cycle.
• Experience from concept through design, build, test, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and modeling for satellite systems and launch configurations.
• Support requirement flow-down and design-for-cost/manufacturability/test approaches.
• Contribute to roadmaps and cross-functional planning in aerospace programs.

Skills

Structural analysis

FEMAP

ANSYS

NASTRAN

CAD: SolidWorks/Creo

GD&T

Cross-functional teamwork

Clear communication

Education

B.S. in STEM

M.S. in STEM (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. seeks a mechanical engineer to analyze satellite mechanical systems, contributing to the full development lifecycle from requirements through operations.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in aerospace hardware, proficiency with FEMAP/ANSYS/NASTRAN, and CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Creo. Willingness to travel up to 20% and obtain security clearance is expected.