Structural Analyst II — Aerospace Propulsion (FEA Expert)

Socket.dev; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Equity grants

Disability insurance

EAP

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Structural Analyst II to perform high-fidelity structural and thermal analyses on solid rocket motor components. You will develop and validate analytical models, interpret test data, and work with design, manufacturing, and test teams to support development and production programs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience, with proficiency in ANSYS, Abaqus, and NASTRAN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 3+ years in structural and thermal analysis for aerospace components.
• Proficient with FEA and thermal modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-fidelity structural and thermal analyses of SRM components.
• Develop analytical models and validate with test data.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test teams.
• Prepare technical reports and document findings.
• Support design reviews and failure investigations.

Skills

Structural analysis

Thermal analysis

FEA tools

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

MS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

NASTRAN

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Structural Analyst II to perform high-fidelity structural and thermal analyses on solid rocket motor components. You will develop and validate analytical models, interpret test data, and work with design, manufacturing, and test teams to support development and production programs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience, with proficiency in ANSYS, Abaqus, and NASTRAN.