CareerPlan

Mechanical Engineering, Structures

Long Beach, CAFull-time$86k2026-10-12 → 2026-11-10
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Design, build, and test primary and secondary structures for large-scale human-rated space stations from concept through flight hardware.

Role type

Mechanical Engineer (Structures)

Builds

Human-rated space station modules and systems

Domain

Aerospace / Space Infrastructure

Required skills

Static and dynamic load analysis, Vibration analysis, Thermal analysis, 3D CAD, FEA, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), Requirements verification, Manufacturing process development

Preferred skills

Spacecraft structural design, NX/Teamcenter, Ansys/Femap/Nastran/Abaqus, Failure analysis, Fast-paced manufacturing environment, Spacecraft environmental test standards (SMC-S-016, NASA-STD-5001, MIL-STD-810)

Technologies

NX, Teamcenter, Ansys, Femap, Nastran, Abaqus

Responsibilities

Design primary and secondary structures for space stations, Perform mechanical design and analysis, Lead trade studies and interface control, Own requirements verification through test and analysis, Follow hardware through fabrication and assembly, Resolve design issues with fabricators and technicians

Seniority

Entry to Senior IC