Structural Analysis Engineer (Mid-career) - Millennium Space Systems
Core
Perform structural analysis on high-performing satellite systems to ensure survival through development, testing, transport, launch, and long-term operations.
Role type
Mid-career IC structural analysis engineer (spacecraft)
Builds
Spacecraft primary/secondary structures, ground support equipment, pointing mechanisms, and deployable structures
Domain
Aerospace / National Security Space
Required skills
Finite element modeling (FEMAP/NASTRAN/Abaqus/Ansys/Optistruct), environmental testing (modal/acoustic/random vibration/sine burst/shock), 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks), hands-on fabrication experience, stress analysis, loads generation, acceleration predictions, test design and conduct, data reduction, reporting, design process documentation, drawing review
Preferred skills
Mechanical design and manufacturing processes, spacecraft mechanical design, mechanism analysis, composite structures, couples loads analysis, fracture analysis, design optimization for static/dynamic/thermal/fatigue loads, force notching, sensor selection
Technologies
FEMAP, NASTRAN, Abaqus, Ansys, Optistruct, SolidWorks
Responsibilities
Develop high fidelity structural models to predict system responses and local environments; Support space vehicle design, configuration, layout, and mass properties analysis; Identify materials, processes, and facilities support necessary to deliver qualified spacecraft structures; Manage structural qualification testing on spacecraft systems and components including test design, conduct, data reduction, analysis, and reporting; Review part and assembly drawings; Develop and document required design and analysis processes
Seniority
Mid-career, hands-on IC