Senior Structural Project Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

El Segundo, CA, United States
Base: $151,300.00 - $226,900.00; bonus/equity: not...
On-site
Structural integrity assurance
Finite element analysis
Metallic and composite hardware failure mechanics
Provide technical leadership as part of mission assurance processes for U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, and NRO missions to assure structural integrity

Job Summary

  • Provide technical leadership as part of mission assurance processes for U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, and NRO missions to assure structural integrity.
  • Serve as senior mentor for the development of early career staff, providing technical guidance and insight.
  • Maintain authoritative expertise in the development, analysis, and verification of space structures, thorough knowledge of structural design criteria in combination with structural test methods.

Matching Summary

Provide technical leadership as part of mission assurance processes for U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, and NRO missions to assure structural integrity.

Salary

Base: $151,300.00 - $226,900.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive health care, 401(k) with company match, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Structural integrity assurance
  • Finite element analysis
  • Metallic and composite hardware failure mechanics
  • Stage propulsion launch and space vehicle hardware
  • Technical leadership and mentorship

Nice-to-have

  • Fracture mechanics and fatigue analysis
  • Additive manufacturing integration
  • Structural-thermal-optical performance analysis
  • Qualification test plan formulation
  • Probabilistic analysis and uncertainty quantification

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM field
  • 12 years or more years of progressively increased responsibility
  • Experience leading cross-organization teams
  • Knowledge in using Nastran, Abaqus, Ansys, or other commercial finite element tools
  • Willing to travel domestically approximately 20 percent of the time
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance

Work Rights

Top Secret/SCI security clearance required

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