Structural Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

El Segundo, CA, US
$100,300.00 - $175,900.00 py
On-site
Structural analysis using hand calculations
Finite element analysis techniques
Space vehicle pressurized systems
The Structural Systems Section has insight into critical pressure components for next-generation launch vehicles and develops technical assessments to inform government customer decisions

Job Summary

  • The Structural Systems Section has insight into critical pressure components for next-generation launch vehicles and develops technical assessments to inform government customer decisions.
  • Contribute to the development and execution of test programs for development, qualification, and acceptance of launch and space structures.
  • Maintain state-of-the-art skills in design, evaluation, and testing of launch and space structures, including advanced finite element analysis methods.

Matching Summary

The Structural Systems Section has insight into critical pressure components for next-generation launch vehicles and develops technical assessments to inform government customer decisions.

Salary

$100,300.00 - $175,900.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Structural analysis using hand calculations
  • Finite element analysis techniques
  • Space vehicle pressurized systems
  • Launch and space structures
  • Structural mechanics analysis techniques

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for the space industry
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Agile mission assurance processes

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • 5+ years of structural engineering experience
  • 8+ years of structural engineering experience (for Engineering Specialist)
  • Experience performing finite element analyses
  • Experience in structural mechanics
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Work Rights

Secret security clearance required

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