Structural Engineer Spacecraft Security Clearance

Position: Structural Engineer Spacecraft with Security Clearance
Structural/Stress Engineer Houston, Denver, or Tucson US Citizen Description of Duties
* Independently and collaboratively perform static structural, fatigue, and fracture analyses of aerospace components, assemblies, and systems
* Develop static, dynamic, and fatigue test plans and procedures, including special test equipment and sensor placement
* Conduct data analysis and correlate analytical models with test results
* Partner with design engineers to drive weight‑optimized, structurally sound component designs
* Produce formal engineering documentation, including technical memoranda, analysis reports, design and development books, and product manuals
* Operate effectively in a fast‑paced, interdisciplinary environment with evolving requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Ability to derive vehicle load paths and reaction loads using free‑body diagrams
* Familiarity with classical aerospace sizing methods (e.g., Bruhn, Niu, Roark)
* Strong foundation in first‑principles methods for performing first‑order static structural hand calculations
* Demonstrated proficiency with one or more analysis tools: NX FEMAP, PATRAN, Nastran, ANSYS, ABAQUS
* Expertise in FEM modeling techniques, including boundary conditions, mid‑surfacing, element selection, structural idealization, bolted connections, contact modeling, and verification methods
* Proficiency in structural analysis of aerospace systems and components, including:
* Linear and nonlinear static analysis
* Stability analysis
* Sine and random vibration analysis
* Shock and impact analysis
* Ability to analyze structural stability (local buckling, global buckling, crippling) using classical methods and FEM
* Experience performing bolted‑joint calculations (bolt preload, joint stiffness, shear‑tension interaction, insert pull‑out, etc.) in accordance with NASA‑STD‑5020
* Support for internal/external design reviews, TIMs, and PDR/CDR milestones
* Experience with the design and development of spacecraft, spacesuits, aircraft, military systems, or other relevant vehicles and subsystems
* Understanding of the full engineering product lifecycle-from requirements development through design, manufacturing, testing, and operations
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships; demonstrate creativity, flexibility, resourcefulness, sound judgment, tact, and a sense of humor
* Ability to review and guide junior engineers' designs and analyses, providing mentorship and technical leadership Desired Experience
* Background in one or more of the following disciplines:
* Life Support System Design
* Crew Systems Design
* Crew Cabin Design
* Mechanical Design
* Mechanical Analysis
* Strong understanding of fatigue and fracture mechanics, including experience with AFGRO/NASGRO, spectra development, NDE methods, fail‑safe vs. safe‑life approaches, and NASA‑STD‑5019
* Experience modeling and simulating electronics components and associated failure modes
* Expertise in welded joint analysis
* Experience with mechanical mechanisms such as bearings, valves, motors, rotating joints, and gears
* Ability to manipulate Solid Works CAD models directly for analysis and team collaboration

Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field and 1-2 years of relevant industry experience
* Master's degree in the same fields and 0-1 years of relevant experience
* PhD in Mechanical, Bio‑mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering
* U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident #CJ