Spacecraft Structures Engineer — Onsite, Clearance Required

Millennium Space Systems, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems is seeking a Spacecraft Structures Engineer to perform structural analysis for space vehicles, including primary/secondary structure and ground support equipment. You will develop high-fidelity models and support mass properties analysis to ensure survivability across development and operations lifecycles.

The role requires hands-on testing, documentation of processes, and collaboration with peers. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with mechanical/aerospace focus.
• 5+ years of FEMAP/NASTRAN or similar FEA experience.
• 3+ years environmental testing including modal, acoustic and shock.
• 3+ years SolidWorks or equivalent CAD.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis on satellite systems (modal, static, loads).
• Develop high fidelity structural models to predict responses and environments.
• Support design, layout, and mass properties analysis for space vehicles.
• Manage structural qualification testing and data reporting.

Skills

FEMAP/NASTRAN

Modal analysis

SolidWorks

FEA: Abaqus/Ansys

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Job description

Millennium Space Systems is seeking a Spacecraft Structures Engineer to perform structural analysis for space vehicles, including primary/secondary structure and ground support equipment. You will develop high-fidelity models and support mass properties analysis to ensure survivability across development and operations lifecycles.

The role requires hands-on testing, documentation of processes, and collaboration with peers. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance are required.