Sr. Structural Engineer; Structural Engineer, Sr

Position: Sr. Structural Engineer (Structural Engineer, Sr.)
Position:

Sr. Structural Engineer (Structural Engineer, Sr.)

Location:

7418 Hollister Avenue

Goleta, CA

Job :

3291

# of Openings:

1

At Redwire's Goleta facility, we're powering the future of space exploration. Home to the award-winning Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA) and next-generation Extensible Low-Profile Solar Array (ELSA), our team develops advanced solar power systems that enable spacecraft to operate reliably from low Earth orbit to deep space. From supporting operations aboard the International Space Station to enabling groundbreaking NASA missions like DART and IXPE, the innovations developed in Goleta are helping shape the future of spaceflight.

Redwire Space Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Structural Engineer to join our Structural Analysis team in Goleta, CA. As a Structural Engineer, you'll play a critical role in analyzing, designing, and validating mission-critical space systems that must perform flawlessly in the harshest environments. If you're energized by solving complex engineering challenges, advancing innovative technologies, and seeing your work contribute to some of the world's most ambitious space missions, we invite you to join Redwire and discover what it means to be Made for the Mission.

Responsibilities Develop system‑level dynamic finite element models of deployable spacecraft structures using Ansys or Femap/Nastran Perform detailed modeling and analysis of composite and metallic structures, including sandwich panel configurations

Support all phases of component and sub-component structural static and dynamic testing, including test planning, test procedures, on-site test execution, post-test data processing, and test reports

Correlate analytical models with test results to validate structural performance

Conduct piece‑part stress analyses (including bolted joints) and document in stress reports to support drawing release

Review engineering designs and drawings, providing clear and actionable analysis feedback to the Design Engineering team

Work closely with mechanical design, thermal, and systems engineering teams to ensure structural requirements are understood, traceable, and met Prepare and present technical reports, findings, and design review materials for internal and customer-facing reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.)Serve as a direct interface with customers, ensuring clear communication and alignment on technical issues and requirements

Independently develop solutions and analysis approaches with minimal oversight

Ideal Experience Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Systems, or related STEM discipline, with 5 or more years of applicable experience

Creating finite element models using Nastran or Ansys based on CAD geometry making assumptions and simplifications to adequately represent the structure

Vibration test experience (random vibration and sine)
Ability to travel to support testing. Most of the travel is local but some overnight travel may be required

Desired Skills Non-linear and transient FEA analysis

Demonstrated ability to work under general direction, providing technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems

Experience with dynamic environments such as launch loads, vibration, and shock

Experience modeling solar arrays and other deployable space structures

Experience with Thermal Desktop is a plus Experience working with NASA and other aerospace guidelines and specifications, for example: GSFC-STD-7000 (GEVS), SMC-S-016, MMPDS, etc.

Proficient with Microsoft Office 365, including SharePoint and Teams. Microsoft Project experience a plus Strong attention to detail and self-motivated in applying engineering principles, concepts, and practices of mechanical / aerospace engineering to independently perform assignments

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