Senior Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer

Terranorbitalcorporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) Match

Flexible Time Off

Education reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Terran Orbital is seeking a Sr. Structural Analysis Engineer to join our team in Irvine. You will support spacecraft structural systems from concept through verification, collaborating with multiple disciplines to ensure robust designs and successful testing.

The role demands extensive experience with finite element modeling, Nastran/Patran, and vibration/shock testing, plus DoD/NASA standards familiarity. U.S. citizenship and clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in structural analyses for space/aerospace.
• Experience with Nastran/Patran; knowledge of military or NASA standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on structural design constraints.
• Develop and review finite element models for satellite structures.
• Plan and execute structural analysis tasks across programs.
• Assist with mechanical test planning, fixtures, and data analysis.

Skills

Nastran

Patran

Vibration testing

Test planning

Finite element analysis

SolidWorks

US citizenship

DoD security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MSC Apex

Adams

Marc

Patran

Job description

Terran Orbital is seeking a Sr. Structural Analysis Engineer to join our team in Irvine. You will support spacecraft structural systems from concept through verification, collaborating with multiple disciplines to ensure robust designs and successful testing.

The role demands extensive experience with finite element modeling, Nastran/Patran, and vibration/shock testing, plus DoD/NASA standards familiarity. U.S. citizenship and clearance eligibility are required.