Spacecraft Structures Engineer

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience in a mechanical/aerospace engineering role
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in mechanical design, analysis, and testing
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD software (NX preferred) and advanced FEA tools (NX Nastran or equivalent)
• Experience in spacecraft-level structural test campaign design, execution, data processing, and validation
• Solid understanding of GD&T, design-for-manufacturing (DFM) principles, and mechanical design best practices
• Strong understanding of dynamic mechanical system design, analysis, and failure modes (modal, random vibration, buckling, thermoelastic analysis)
• Demonstrated experience with structural analysis of both metallic and composite structures (laminate design, joint design, materials characterization)
• Experience with rapid prototyping and hands-on mechanical assembly
• Proven ability to own and deliver complex structural systems from concept through final implementation
• U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with satellite or spacecraft primary and secondary structures in flight programs
• Familiarity with composite manufacturing processes and design-to-cost approaches for space hardware
• Experience with thermal-structural analysis and distortion modeling

Benefits

• The health and safety of our employees and their families comes first. In addition to competitive salary and equity, we offer medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage, a health and wellness stipend, 6 weeks of paid time off, parental leave, and employer 401K matching. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits at any time.

ITAR Requirements

• To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity Employer