Senior Structural Analyst – Launch Vehicle Systems

Mavensoft Technologies, LLC; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mavensoft Technologies, LLC is seeking a Sr. Structural Analyst to support a heavy-lift aerospace launch vehicle project in Kent, WA. This onsite, 6-month W2 contract involves ownership of structural designs from concept through launch, with emphasis on primary and secondary structures and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires a B.S. in engineering and 6+ years of relevant aerospace experience, plus strong proficiency in FEA tools (Ansys/Nastran/OptiStruct) and CAD (Creo/Windchill).

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering and 6+ years of aerospace structures experience.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.
• Experience with vehicle load path distribution and first-order sizing, skin-stringer, orthogrid, isogrid, and composite panel design.
• Experience working in a multi-functional organization to develop designs and produce engineered products.
• Strong understanding of composite and metallic design fundamentals.
• Proficiency with Ansys, Nastran, OptiStruct, or HyperMesh for analysis.
• CAD experience using Creo/Windchill and FEA tools.

Responsibilities

• Own full hardware lifecycle from requirements through concept, design, analysis, testing and integration.
• Analyze, develop and test primary and secondary metallic and composite structures.
• Perform hand calculations and FEM analyses; report margins of safety.
• Document stress analysis to support release of drawings and documents.
• Lead trade studies and provide technical guidance balancing risk, cost and performance.
• Build system and detail models to support structural design.
• Plan and execute structural tests; analyze data and author test reports.
• Prepare technical content for internal and external customers.
• Collaborate across design, manufacturing and mission integration teams.

Skills

FEM analysis

Composite design

Metallic design

Structural analysis

CAD design

Technical communication

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Ansys

Nastran

OptiStruct

HyperMesh

Creo/Windchill

Job description

Mavensoft Technologies, LLC is seeking a Sr. Structural Analyst to support a heavy-lift aerospace launch vehicle project in Kent, WA. This onsite, 6-month W2 contract involves ownership of structural designs from concept through launch, with emphasis on primary and secondary structures and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires a B.S. in engineering and 6+ years of relevant aerospace experience, plus strong proficiency in FEA tools (Ansys/Nastran/OptiStruct) and CAD (Creo/Windchill).