Structural Systems Engineer

Role Overview

• Space vehicle pressurized systems and propulsion systems, including pressure vessels, lines/fittings, manifolds, valves, bellows, and separation systems
• Offer technical consultation to management, customers, contractors, and government organizations in formulating and assessing test plans, procedures, objectives, and success criteria
• Develop and assess design and analysis criteria, requirements, and specifications for launch and space structures
• Contribute to the development and execution of test programs for development, qualification, and acceptance of launch and space structures
• Improve agility of the mission assurance process in assessing the structural integrity and survivability of launch and space structures
• Maintain state-of-the-art skills in activities related to design, evaluation, and testing of launch and space structures; skills include expertise in structural mechanics analysis techniques, failure criteria, composite design criteria, fracture and fatigue, damage tolerance, concept ideation and development, and advanced finite element analysis methods
• Communicate with both inter-organizational personnel, program offices, and customers when necessary to scope, plan, and resolve technical issues
• Coordinate with technical experts at contractor facilities to address and resolve concerns
• Work within interdisciplinary teams to address cross-disciplinary issues
• Keep management and customers informed of emerging risks
• Provide technical recommendations to line management and customers through technical briefing and reports

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical field
• 5 or more years of professional or academic experience in structural engineering
• Experience performing finite element analyses
• Experience in structural mechanics such as nonlinear materials, plates and shells, energy and finite element methods, fracture, and fatigue
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, which is issued by the US government. US citizenship is required
• 8 years of experience or more in structural engineering (for Engineering Specialist role)

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect