Senior Space Structures Engineer (TS/SCI)

BOAB Ventures; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BOAB Ventures is hiring a Senior Structural Analysis Engineer for space systems, onsite atCarlsbad, CA (with Chantilly, VA or Palm Bay, FL as alternate sites). You will lead structural analyses for advanced spacecraft and payloads, set analysis standards, and shape proposals, PDR, and CDR outcomes.

You will guide cross-functional teams, oversee risk assessments, and mentor junior engineers while optimizing scripts and methods to improve reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 12+ years (MS +10; or 16+ years w/o degree).
• 10+ years of structural analysis using FEA and hand calculations.
• Experience with Femap/Nastran and aerospace/spacecraft structural analysis.
• 5+ years of aerospace/spacecraft structural analysis including linear and nonlinear simulation.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural analysis content and Basis of Estimate (BOE) inputs for bids and proposals.
• Perform linear and nonlinear finite element analysis to evaluate structural integrity, launch environments, and deployment options.
• Support active programs with vibration test analysis, deployment simulation, and component assessments.
• Produce analysis products supporting hardware dispositions, risk assessments, and engineering decisions.
• Provide technical oversight at milestones, including PDR and CDR closure.
• Collaborate with Thermal, Systems, Electrical, Manufacturing, I&T, Quality, and CM teams to drive designs to closure.
• Define requirements, loads, environments, and analysis approaches with cross-functional teams.
• Improve team efficiency through scripting, automation, and standardized methods.
• Mentor engineers and reinforce engineering fundamentals across the team.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

FEA

Hand calculations

Spacecraft structural analysis

Vibration analysis

Python/MATLAB scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Femap with Nastran

FEA software

Job description

BOAB Ventures is hiring a Senior Structural Analysis Engineer for space systems, onsite atCarlsbad, CA (with Chantilly, VA or Palm Bay, FL as alternate sites). You will lead structural analyses for advanced spacecraft and payloads, set analysis standards, and shape proposals, PDR, and CDR outcomes.

You will guide cross-functional teams, oversee risk assessments, and mentor junior engineers while optimizing scripts and methods to improve reliability and efficiency.