Senior Structural Analyst, Spaceflight Structures (Contract)

System One; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

System One in Kent, WA is seeking a Structural Analyst III to lead strength analysis of primary and secondary structures for aerospace hardware, from sizing through testing and integration with manufacturing.

You will perform hand calculations and FEM, document stress analyses, and present technical content to internal and external customers while collaborating across teams. Requirements include 6+ years in aircraft/spacecraft structures and U.S. work eligibility.

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering and 6+ years in aircraft/spacecraft structures
• U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant or otherwise lawfully admitted to the U.S.
• Experience in vehicle load path distribution and first-order strength sizing; skin-stringer, orthogrid, isogrid, and composite sandwich panel design
• Experience collaborating across functions to develop designs and produce engineered products
• Strong fundamentals in composite and metallic design
• Proficiency with CAD/FEA tools and industry-standard analysis codes
• Ability to own hardware lifecycle from requirements through integration on a launch vehicle
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
• Self-motivated with a drive to deliver results

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 to report margins of safety
• Document stress analyses to support release of drawings/documents
• Run trade studies and provide technical guidance on risk vs. cost vs. performance
• Build system and detail models for structural design
• Plan, execute, and report on structural tests
• Prepare technical content and present to customers
• Collaborate with internal and external teams across design, manufacturing, and mission integration

Skills

Ansys

Nastran

Optistruct

Hypermesh

Creo

Windchill

FEM

Structural analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Creo/Windchill

Ansys

Nastran

HyperMesh

Job description

System One in Kent, WA is seeking a Structural Analyst III to lead strength analysis of primary and secondary structures for aerospace hardware, from sizing through testing and integration with manufacturing.

You will perform hand calculations and FEM, document stress analyses, and present technical content to internal and external customers while collaborating across teams. Requirements include 6+ years in aircraft/spacecraft structures and U.S. work eligibility.