Spacecraft Structures Engineer III — Spaceflight Systems

Firefly Aerospace; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous health, dental and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO options

Job summary

A leading aerospace company located in the United States is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to develop spacecraft structures for lunar and orbital vehicles. This role involves collaborating with a skilled team to manage the entire hardware design cycle, from analysis to testing. Candidates should possess a B.S. in engineering with over 5 years of relevant experience, strong CAD skills, and familiarity with structural integration. The position offers generous benefits and a chance to contribute to innovative space missions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace or related structures engineering.
• Strong understanding of ASME Y14.5 and drafting techniques.
• Demonstrated experience with precision structural integration.

Responsibilities

• Own and influence the entire hardware design cycle.
• Design and develop composite and metallic structures.
• Create CAD, manufacturing drawings, specifications, and test plans.

Skills

3-D CAD software

Structural integration

Composite manufacturing methods

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Technical guidance

Education

B.S. degree in aerospace, mechanical, or civil engineering

M.S. degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

ANSYS

Nastran

Simcenter

Job description

A leading aerospace company located in the United States is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to develop spacecraft structures for lunar and orbital vehicles. This role involves collaborating with a skilled team to manage the entire hardware design cycle, from analysis to testing. Candidates should possess a B.S. in engineering with over 5 years of relevant experience, strong CAD skills, and familiarity with structural integration. The position offers generous benefits and a chance to contribute to innovative space missions.