Structural Integrity Lead, Space Based Interceptor
Core
Lead technical execution of a next-generation missile defense program by establishing structural integrity processes, developing validation models, and managing structural margins.
Role type
Senior IC structural integrity lead (missile defense/aerospace)
Builds
Space-based interceptors and autonomous spacecraft for U.S. and Allied space superiority
Domain
Defense / Aerospace Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Fracture Control Plan development, Finite Element Method (FEM) analysis, structural margin management, fracture control methodologies, fatigue analysis, creep analysis, damage tolerance methodologies, verification and test activity establishment
Preferred skills
Systems engineering, technical program management, design-to-delivery cycle management
Technologies
NASTRAN, ABAQUS, NASGRO
Responsibilities
Establish and enforce structural integrity processes and standards, develop and validate structural models, manage structural margins across configuration, define and maintain fracture control/fatigue/creep/damage tolerance methodologies, establish verification and test activity processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC