Spacecraft Structural Test Engineer – Static Load

EVONA

Midland (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work on real satellite hardware
High-impact engineering role
Exposure to full lifecycle spacecraft development

Job summary

A space technology firm located in Texas is seeking a Static Load Test Engineer. This position involves executing static load testing on spacecraft structures, collaborating with design and analytical teams to ensure the validation of hardware for space missions. Candidates should bring expertise in structural analysis and experience with tools like FEMAP and NASTRAN. The role offers the chance to work directly with hardware intended for real space missions, contributing to impactful projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

  • Experience as a Structural Engineer or Test Engineer in aerospace.
  • Strong background in structural analysis and test correlation.
  • Hands-on experience using FEMAP and NASTRAN.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute static load testing activities on spacecraft structures.
  • Collaborate with teams to resolve structural issues.
  • Support qualification and acceptance testing of hardware.

Skills

Structural analysis
Test correlation
Team collaboration

Tools

FEMAP
NASTRAN

Job description

A space technology firm located in Texas is seeking a Static Load Test Engineer. This position involves executing static load testing on spacecraft structures, collaborating with design and analytical teams to ensure the validation of hardware for space missions. Candidates should bring expertise in structural analysis and experience with tools like FEMAP and NASTRAN. The role offers the chance to work directly with hardware intended for real space missions, contributing to impactful projects in a fast-paced environment.
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