Senior Space Structures Engineer (FEA & Deployables)

Redwire; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire Space Enterprises, INC is seeking a Sr Staff Structural Engineer in Goleta, CA to lead FE modeling and testing for deployable spacecraft structures. You will work with Ansys/Nastran, validate models with test data, and prepare technical reports for design reviews.

The role requires a BS in a STEM field, 10+ years of experience, and travel for testing. Opportunity to contribute to NASA/DoD missions is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field required.
• Experience creating FE models with Nastran or Ansys.
• Strong vibration and dynamic testing background.

Responsibilities

• Develop system-level dynamic FE models of deployable spacecraft structures.
• Analyze composite and metallic structures, including sandwich panels.
• Support static and dynamic testing: planning, execution, data processing, reports.
• Correlate analyses with test results to validate performance.
• Prepare technical reports and design review materials for SRR/ PDR/ CDR.

Skills

Finite element modeling

ANSYS

Nastran

Dynamic testing

Vibration analysis

Composite/metallic structures

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Femap

Nastran

Job description

Redwire Space Enterprises, INC is seeking a Sr Staff Structural Engineer in Goleta, CA to lead FE modeling and testing for deployable spacecraft structures. You will work with Ansys/Nastran, validate models with test data, and prepare technical reports for design reviews.

The role requires a BS in a STEM field, 10+ years of experience, and travel for testing. Opportunity to contribute to NASA/DoD missions is offered.