Spacecraft Structural & Dynamics Engineer

General Atomics; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures advanced space hardware for defense, industry and commercial customers worldwide. We are seeking an experienced Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer to join our Mechanical Engineering Team working with satellite development and orbital activities.

You will perform structural and dynamic analyses of spacecraft and launch systems, apply CAD/FEA tools, and contribute to design, testing and verification in a

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering; two+ years of engineering experience.
• Extensive structural design and analysis experience including modal, random vibration, and shock.
• Ability to apply analytical results to test data and codes.
• Experience with aluminum honeycomb panels is preferred.
• Clear communication and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to develop engineering solutions through creative designs and analysis.
• Perform structural and dynamic analysis on spacecraft and launch vehicle systems.
• Contribute to design, fabrication, and testing of space hardware.
• Apply statistical methods and calculations to assess strength and dynamics.
• Define objectives and develop practical solutions to complex challenges.
• Oversee prototype builds and integrate lessons learned into design.

Skills

Structural analysis

Modal analysis

Vibration analysis

Dynamic analysis

Fatigue & fracture analysis

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

NASTRAN

FEMAP

MATLAB

Job description

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures advanced space hardware for defense, industry and commercial customers worldwide. We are seeking an experienced Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer to join our Mechanical Engineering Team working with satellite development and orbital activities.

You will perform structural and dynamic analyses of spacecraft and launch systems, apply CAD/FEA tools, and contribute to design, testing and verification in a