Space Structures Engineer - FEA & Pressurized Systems

aero; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Sr. Structural Systems Engineer (Staff) in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA, to apply solid mechanics and FEA to space-vehicle structures. On-site four days per week with flexibility based on business needs.

Requires a bachelor’s in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 5+ years in structural engineering, FEA experience, and ability to obtain a Secret clearance (US citizenship).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 5+ years of professional or academic experience in structural engineering.
• Experience performing finite element analyses.
• Experience in structural mechanics including nonlinear materials, plates and shells, energy and finite element methods, fracture and fatigue.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Space vehicle pressurized and propulsion systems design, analysis, and evaluation of components.
• Provide technical consultation to management, customers, contractors, and government organizations on test plans and success criteria.
• Develop and assess design and analysis criteria, requirements, and specifications for launch and space structures.
• Contribute to development and execution of test programs for launch and space structures.
• Enhance agility of the mission assurance process regarding structural integrity and survivability.

Skills

Finite element analysis

Structural mechanics

Travel willingness

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Sr. Structural Systems Engineer (Staff) in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA, to apply solid mechanics and FEA to space-vehicle structures. On-site four days per week with flexibility based on business needs.

Requires a bachelor’s in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 5+ years in structural engineering, FEA experience, and ability to obtain a Secret clearance (US citizenship).