Perform structural analysis to verify product designs meet structural performance requirements and assist with preliminary design verification
Support structural modeling and analysis efforts for solid rocket motor (SRM) components throughout the product lifecycle
Collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams and interface with customers
Drive analysis tasks for SRM components including metallic and composite motor cases, nozzles, insulation, and propellant grains
Ensure structural integrity across all phases of flight and ground handling
Build and execute finite element models using ANSYS, ABAQUS, or comparable tools
Produce high-quality technical reports, stress notes, and presentations that clearly outline methods, assumptions, and conclusions
Participate in formal and informal design reviews
Contribute to internal tool development, analysis automation, and knowledge capture to enhance team efficiency

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior structural analysis experience
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior structural analysis experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior structural analysis experience
Proven experience in linear, nonlinear, and dynamic structural analysis supporting design and qualification of solid rocket motors
Proficiency with FEA tools such as ANSYS Mechanical ; experience with ANSYS MAPDL or Python scripting is highly desirable
Familiarity with structural assessment and design of filament-wound composite pressure vessels is a strong asset
Demonstrated ability to interpret aerospace structural requirements and coordinate load development with cross-functional teams
Exposure to full lifecycle aerospace SRM propulsion product development, from design through manufacturing and test.

Senior Specialist, Structural Engineering

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