[Nyx Earth] Senior Propulsion Structural Engineer
Core
Design, justify, test, and validate the mechanical structure of reusable orbital vehicle propulsion systems and their interfaces with the primary structure.
Role type
Senior Propulsion Structural Engineer
Builds
Modular and reusable space orbital vehicles (Nyx) capable of in-orbit refueling and cargo transport
Domain
Aerospace / Space Propulsion / Structural Mechanics
Required skills
Structural analysis (static/dynamic), FEA (NASTRAN), hand calculations, NASA certification standards, CAD (CATIA/NX), test campaign management, anomaly investigation
Preferred skills
Liquid propulsion structures experience, trade study support, non-conformance disposition
Technologies
NASTRAN, CATIA, NX
Responsibilities
Review load inputs and material properties to set up structural analysis cases; Produce stress and fatigue analysis results with validation methodologies; Assess integration of off-the-shelf equipment; Own structural substantiation from concept through qualification; Work with design engineers to validate mechanical sizing; Develop and support hardware test campaigns; Act as key contributor to anomaly investigations and root cause analyses
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC