Space Hardware Structural & Thermal Analyst - R&D Engineer

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 106,400 - 215,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or high-deductible medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Flexible schedules

Onsite gyms and wellness programs

Job summary

Los Alamos National Security LLC is seeking an R&D Engineer for structural and thermal analysis of space hardware at their Los Alamos location. The successful candidate will perform detailed analyses, support environmental testing, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on critical projects that impact national security.

This role offers opportunities for technical leadership and requires strong knowledge of finite element analysis, simulation tools, and engineering fundamentals. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering is required, along with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of finite element analysis and stress analysis.
• Proficient in simulation tools and CAD geometry.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural and thermal analysis for space hardware.
• Support environmental testing and compare analytical predictions with test data.
• Lead analysis efforts at the R&D Engineer 3 level.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Structural Dynamics

Thermal Analysis

Engineering Fundamentals

Simulation Tools

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

Thermal Desktop

Simcenter

NASTRAN

CAD Software (Creo, SOLIDWORKS)

Job description

Los Alamos National Security LLC is seeking an R&D Engineer for structural and thermal analysis of space hardware at their Los Alamos location. The successful candidate will perform detailed analyses, support environmental testing, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on critical projects that impact national security.

This role offers opportunities for technical leadership and requires strong knowledge of finite element analysis, simulation tools, and engineering fundamentals. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering is required, along with relevant experience.