Senior Spacecraft Structural Engineer (FEA & Design)

Arcfield; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 101,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement and Savings

Job summary

Arcfield seeks a Structural Engineer to lead analysis of small satellites, payloads, and ground support equipment. The role requires FEM and CAD work, cross-functional collaboration with systems engineers and program managers, and communication of results to management and customers.

The candidate will perform linear/nonlinear static, dynamic, and thermal analyses, develop test plans, and help optimize designs for weight, cost, and reliability, while ensuring compliance with aerospace standards.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of professional experience or MS with 6–8 years
• 3+ years of experience in structural analysis in the space industry
• Proficiency in FEA software and CAD tools (FEMAP, SolidWorks)

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with the structural analysis of small satellites, payloads, sub-assemblies, and ground support equipment.
• Develop FEMs to simulate and predict structural behavior using NASA Mil Standards.
• Perform first-principles calculations throughout the design cycle.
• Perform linear and nonlinear static, dynamic, and thermal analyses to assess stress margins, fatigue life, and potential failure modes.
• Collaborate with design engineers to optimize structural designs for weight, cost, and reliability.
• Generate comprehensive analysis reports, memos, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Provide feedback to cross-functional teams during design and test planning phases.
• Support and collaborate with test engineers on development and validation of models and test plans.
• Utilize CAD software to design satellite components and ground support equipment.

Skills

Structural analysis

First principles calculations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree (MS) in relevant field

Tools

Siemens FEMAP

SolidWorks

Job description

Arcfield seeks a Structural Engineer to lead analysis of small satellites, payloads, and ground support equipment. The role requires FEM and CAD work, cross-functional collaboration with systems engineers and program managers, and communication of results to management and customers.

The candidate will perform linear/nonlinear static, dynamic, and thermal analyses, develop test plans, and help optimize designs for weight, cost, and reliability, while ensuring compliance with aerospace standards.