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Structural Systems Engineer

El Segundo, CA, US💼 Full-time💰 $100,300–$100,300🗓 2026-08-17 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, analysis, and testing of pressurized systems and structures for next-generation launch vehicles and space systems.

Role type

Senior IC structural systems engineer (aerospace)

Builds

Launch vehicles, space systems, and critical pressure components

Domain

Aerospace / Defense / Space Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

structural mechanics, finite element analysis, composite design, fracture and fatigue analysis, damage tolerance, failure criteria

Preferred skills

Nastran, Abaqus, additive manufacturing, welded joint analysis, nondestructive inspection, probabilistic analysis, structural stability assessment

Technologies

Nastran, Abaqus

Responsibilities

Develop and assess design criteria for launch structures; consult on test plans and procedures; execute test programs for qualification; correlate FEA predictions with test results; assess structural integrity and survivability; resolve technical issues with contractors and program offices.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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