Structural Engineer Sr. Staff

Responsibilities

• Develop system-level dynamic finite element models of deployable spacecraft structures using Ansys or Femap/Nastran
• Perform detailed modeling and analysis of composite and metallic structures, including sandwich panel configurations
• Support all phases of component and sub-component structural static and dynamic testing, including test planning, test procedures, on-site test execution, post-test data processing, and test reports
• Correlate analytical models with test results to validate structural performance
• Conduct piece-part stress analyses (including bolted joints) and document in stress reports to support drawing release
• Work closely with mechanical design, thermal, and systems engineering teams to ensure structural requirements are understood, traceable, and met
• Prepare and present technical reports, findings, and design review materials for internal and customer-facing reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.)
• Serve as a direct interface with customers, ensuring clear communication and alignment on technical issues and requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Systems, or related STEM discipline
• Creating finite element models using Nastran or Ansys based on CAD geometry making assumptions and simplifications to adequately represent the structure
• Vibration test experience (random vibration and sine)
• Experience with dynamic environments such as launch loads, vibration, and shock
• Experience modeling solar arrays and other deployable space structures
• Experience with Thermal Desktop is a plus
• Experience working with NASA and other aerospace guidelines and specifications, for example: GSFC-STD-7000 (GEVS), SMC-S-016, MMPDS, etc.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365, including SharePoint and Teams. Microsoft Project experience a plus
• Strong attention to detail and self-motivated in applying engineering principles, concepts, and practices of mechanical / aerospace engineering to independently perform assignments

Qualifications

• 10 or more years of applicable experience
• Non-linear and transient FEA analysis
• Demonstrated ability to work under general direction, providing technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems

Skills

• Experience with dynamic environments such as launch loads, vibration, and shock
• Experience modeling solar arrays and other deployable space structures
• Experience with Thermal Desktop is a plus
• Experience working with NASA and other aerospace guidelines and specifications, for example: GSFC-STD-7000 (GEVS), SMC-S-016, MMPDS, etc.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365, including SharePoint and Teams. Microsoft Project experience a plus

Pay

$168,000 - $204,000