Senior Structural Engineer, Space Systems & Deployables

Redwire; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire Space Enterprises, INC in Goleta, CA seeks a Structural Engineer to join the Structural Analysis team. The role emphasizes loads and dynamics for advanced space systems, with emphasis on FE modeling and dynamic testing of large deployable solar arrays.

Requirements include a BS in a STEM field with 5+ years of experience and space industry exposure. Travel for testing is expected; familiarity with NASA guidelines is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Systems, or related STEM with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in space industry preferred, analyzing and testing space flight hardware.
• Creating finite element models using Nastran or Ansys based on CAD geometry.
• Vibration test experience (random vibration and sine).
• Ability to travel to support testing. Travel mostly local with some overnight.

Responsibilities

• Develop system-level dynamic finite element models of deployable spacecraft structures using Ansys or Femap/Nastran.
• Perform detailed modeling and analysis of composite and metallic structures, including sandwich panel configurations.
• Support all phases of component and sub-component structural static and dynamic testing, including test planning and execution.
• Correlate analytical models with test results to validate structural performance.
• Conduct stress analyses and document in reports to support drawing release.
• Review designs and provide analysis feedback to Design Engineering.
• Collaborate with mechanical design, thermal, and systems teams to ensure requirements are met.
• Prepare and present technical reports for internal and customer reviews.
• Interface with customers to align on technical issues and requirements.
• Independently develop solutions and analysis approaches with minimal oversight.

Skills

FEA modeling

Nastran

Ansys

Space industry experience

Vibration testing

Travel for testing

Non-linear analysis

Transient analysis

MS Office / collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Systems, or related STEM

Tools

Ansys

Femap

Nastran

Thermal Desktop

Job description

Redwire Space Enterprises, INC in Goleta, CA seeks a Structural Engineer to join the Structural Analysis team. The role emphasizes loads and dynamics for advanced space systems, with emphasis on FE modeling and dynamic testing of large deployable solar arrays.

Requirements include a BS in a STEM field with 5+ years of experience and space industry exposure. Travel for testing is expected; familiarity with NASA guidelines is a plus.