Structures Engineer
Core
Design, analyze, test, and integrate structural components for spaceflight systems and reentry vehicles.
Role type
Structures Engineer
Builds
Spacecraft structures, mechanical ground support equipment, and reentry vehicle components
Domain
Aerospace / Spaceflight
Required skills
Structural design, finite element analysis (FEA), hand calculations, CAD design, hardware integration, qualification testing, tooling development
Preferred skills
Aerospace hardware development practices, Python/Matlab programming, hands-on assembly/fabrication/machining, PLM software (Teamcenter)
Technologies
Ansys, Femap, Nastran, NX, Teamcenter
Responsibilities
Derive hardware requirements and perform initial design trades; Evaluate impact of design decisions on packaging, thermal, environmental, and loads; Own all aspects of hardware delivery; Use hand calculations and FEA to ensure requirements are met; Design and execute development and qualification testing; Develop tooling for hardware integration and testing
Seniority
Entry to Senior (1-6 years experience)