Space Vehicle and Electronic Component Structural Engineer
Core
Provide technical leadership and structural analysis for U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, and NRO missions to assure the structural integrity of space vehicle hardware and electronic components.
Role type
Senior IC structural engineer (space vehicle and electronic components)
Builds
Structural assessments and technical evaluations for satellite, launch, and ground systems
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Space Systems
Required skills
Solid mechanics, finite element analysis, structural dynamics, fracture mechanics, fatigue analysis, thermal control, orbital mechanics, structural design criteria, test methods
Preferred skills
Nonlinear finite element analysis, probabilistic analysis, uncertainty quantification, microelectronics durability, thermostructural analysis, nondestructive inspection, NASTRAN, Abaqus, ANSYS, LS-DYNA
Responsibilities
Conduct independent analyses and assessments of stress reports and flight data; identify and resolve structural design and test issues; lead technical teams and coordinate with program offices; serve as senior mentor for early career staff; perform peer reviews of technical products
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities