Senior Structural Analysis Engineer - Lead Space Programs

Sierra Space Corporation; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 137,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space Corporation is seeking a Senior Structural Analysis Engineer to address complex technical problems and drive major programs to success. You will independently determine objectives, lead projects, and collaborate with senior personnel across organizations as the prime technical contact on contracts.

Qualified candidates bring extensive structural analysis expertise and experience with FE methods, and are comfortable operating with latitude to determine approaches and solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Typically 8+ years of related experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in structural analysis.
• Extensive technical expertise and working knowledge of related disciplines.
• Ability to work without appreciable direction and determine objectives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced design and analysis of structural systems, including hand calculations and finite element methods.
• Provide project leadership and guide major programs to technical excellence.
• Interact with senior personnel and represent the company as the technical contact on contracts.
• Drive collaboration and decision-making across organizations to align with program goals.
• Ensure technical integrity and alignment with organizational objectives in all projects.

Skills

Structural analysis

Independent problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree +6 yrs experience

Tools

Nastran

Femap

Ansys

Simcenter Nastran

Python

MATLAB

C++

Job description

Sierra Space Corporation is seeking a Senior Structural Analysis Engineer to address complex technical problems and drive major programs to success. You will independently determine objectives, lead projects, and collaborate with senior personnel across organizations as the prime technical contact on contracts.

Qualified candidates bring extensive structural analysis expertise and experience with FE methods, and are comfortable operating with latitude to determine approaches and solutions.