Structural Analysis Engineer II
Core
Drive architecture, sizing, and development of rocket structures (tanks, thrust structures, mechanisms) and execute validation analyses at component, system, and vehicle levels.
Role type
Senior IC structural analysis engineer (aerospace)
Builds
Flight-ready hardware for reusable launch vehicles (Terran R)
Domain
Aerospace / Reusable launch vehicles
Required skills
Structural analysis (nonlinear buckling, explicit dynamics), Metallic structure behavior (strength, stability, fatigue), Finite element analysis (Nastran, Abaqus), Pre/post-processing (Femap), Engineering scripting (Python, MATLAB), Test article integration and instrumentation
Preferred skills
Graduate degree in Engineering, 5+ years experience, Full product lifecycle experience, ANSA
Technologies
Nastran, Abaqus, Femap, Python, MATLAB, ANSA
Responsibilities
Drive architecture and sizing of structures like tanks and thrust structures; Build and validate structures analyses at component, system, and vehicle levels; Develop novel structural analysis techniques for reusable launch vehicles; Direct design and development engineers in applying structural mechanics principles; Develop and execute tests to support structures development and qualification
Seniority
Mid-level IC (2+ years experience)