Space Structures Engineer — Component Analysis & FEA

The Aerospace Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 100,300 - 175,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness

401(k) plan with company matching

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Flexible scheduling / telework options

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation, based in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Sr. Member of Technical Staff/Engineering Specialist in Aeronautical and Aerospace Structural Engineering to lead structural analyses for spacecraft components and ground hardware.

This role requires a TS/SCI security clearance, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and 5+ years in structural engineering with FEAs. Travel approximately 20% domestically or internationally may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical field is required.
• 5+ years of professional or academic experience in structural engineering.
• Experience performing finite element analyses.
• Experience with the design, qualification, and testing of aerospace structural components and systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and resolve structural design and test issues for electronics components and spacecraft structures; coordinate detailed structural analyses.
• Develop design and analysis criteria, requirements, and specifications and assess structural designs across design phases.
• Develop and coordinate test plans, procedures, and success criteria for structural test programs.
• Monitor and assist in budgets and resources; determine scope of work and coordinate with disciplines.
• Proactively inform management and customers of technical problems and recommend actions; coordinate with personnel and customers to resolve issues.
• Maintain and advance skills in structural mechanics analysis, including composites and finite element methods.
• Provide timely technical recommendations to management and customers through briefings and reports.

Skills

Finite element analysis

Structural engineering

Travel readiness

Clearance TS/SCI

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

Abaqus

ANSYS

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation, based in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Sr. Member of Technical Staff/Engineering Specialist in Aeronautical and Aerospace Structural Engineering to lead structural analyses for spacecraft components and ground hardware.

This role requires a TS/SCI security clearance, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and 5+ years in structural engineering with FEAs. Travel approximately 20% domestically or internationally may be required.