Satellite Structural Analysis Engineer (I/II) – Growth

Socket.dev; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Flexible time off

Education reimbursement

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referrals

Swag

Job summary

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Structural Analysis Engineer to join our team. You will support spacecraft structural design from concept through verification, prototype testing, and manufacturing. Ideal candidates hold a BS/MS in Mechanical/Aerospace, 0+ years at Level I or 2+ years at Level II, and experience with Nastran/Patran and SolidWorks.

U.S. citizenship and DoD clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or equivalent degree required.
• 0+ years of direct experience (Associate Engineer - level I) working on structural analyses utilizing a mixture of numerical and analytical techniques in space/ aerospace or similar sector.
• 2+ years of direct experience (Engineer - level II) working on structural analyses utilizing a mixture of numerical and analytical techniques in space/ aerospace or similar sector.
• Experience working with Nastran/Patran.
• Must understand solid mechanics and material science principles in conjunction with static and dynamic launch environment loads.
• Experience with Solidworks or other equivalent CAD software.
• Previous experience interfacing with internal and external customers.
• Must possess good presentation and communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work with a multidisciplinary team to reduce risks by identifying constraining elements of the structure design and recommend mitigation strategies from concept level to design, prototyping, production, testing, and launch integration.
• Creating detailed finite element models of satellite structures and conducting analyses including static, dynamic, buckling, thermal, linear, non-linear, and transient for complex spacecraft systems and sub-systems.
• Ownership of mechanical test projects from start to finish, including quotations, logistics, testing, fixtures, and documentation.
• Developing test plans, procedures, and reports for mechanical analyses and tests, including vibration, shock, acceleration, life, and endurance tests.
• Interfacing with outside vendors/test facilities to coordinate mechanical testing logistics and requirements.
• Participating in team discussions involving vehicle arrangement and design/analysis for ongoing and future projects.
• Design and analysis of testing fixtures suitable for conducting mechanical tests.

Job description

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Structural Analysis Engineer to join our team. You will support spacecraft structural design from concept through verification, prototype testing, and manufacturing. Ideal candidates hold a BS/MS in Mechanical/Aerospace, 0+ years at Level I or 2+ years at Level II, and experience with Nastran/Patran and SolidWorks.

U.S. citizenship and DoD clearance eligibility are required.