Senior Space & Launch Systems Structural Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

El Segundo, CA, United States
$151,300.00 - $226,900.00 py
On-site (4 days a week)
Structural integrity of launch vehicles
Finite element analysis techniques
Solid mechanics foundation
The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Senior Space & Launch Systems Structural Engineer in El Segundo, CA, to provide technical leadership and assessments related to structural integrity in aerospace systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in structural engineering, particularly with a focus on space systems

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

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The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Senior Space & Launch Systems Structural Engineer in El Segundo, CA, to provide technical leadership and assessments related to structural integrity in aerospace systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in structural engineering, particularly with a focus on space systems.

Salary

$151,300.00 - $226,900.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Structural integrity of launch vehicles
  • Finite element analysis techniques
  • Solid mechanics foundation
  • Space and launch systems expertise
  • Technical leadership for mission assurance

Nice-to-have

  • Fracture mechanics and fatigue analysis
  • Additive manufacturing design integration
  • Probabilistic analysis and uncertainty quantification
  • Structural-Thermal-Optical (STOP) analysis

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM related field
  • Ten years of experience in structural engineering
  • Experience using Nastran, Abaqus, Ansys, or other commercial finite element tools
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a current and active Top Secret/SCI security clearance

Work Rights

Top Secret/SCI security clearance

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