Structural Engineer

Job Description

Structural Engineer – Metal Space Radomes

We are seeking a highly skilled Structural Engineer with expertise in metallic and composite structures to support the design, analysis, and development of Metal Space Radomes for aerospace and satellite applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of structural mechanics, thermal effects, material behavior, and precision manufacturing in high-reliability environments. This role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams—including RF, thermal, materials, and manufacturing engineers—to deliver lightweight, robust, high-performance radome solutions for space and high-altitude platforms.

• Analyze structural loads on radomes and components due to wind, gravity, ice, and seismic forces.
• Perform stress and deflection analysis on steel, aluminum, and composite parts and assemblies.
• Evaluate reinforced concrete foundations across varied soil conditions using geotechnical data.
• Conduct dynamic analysis of structures and foundations to assess system behavior.
• Develop finite element models for stress, deflection, and dynamic response.
• Apply CFD tools to assess wind and thermal effects on structures.
• Perform manual calculations for components unsuitable for FEA.
• Support FEA with classical hand calculations as needed.
• Size members and design connections per AISC and Aluminum Design Manual standards.
• Convert wind speeds to pressures using ASCE-7 guidelines.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and drafters to meet structural requirements.
• Document and organize technical analyses and design reports.
• Manage structurally intensive programs and maintain project organization.
• Create scripts, macros, or tools to streamline repetitive tasks and complex calculations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, or Civil Engineering with a focus on structures.
• PE license preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace structural design and analysis.
• Proficiency in FEA tools, preferably Ansys.
• Strong grasp of metallic material behavior under thermal and vibrational loads.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards (NASA, DoD, ECSS, or equivalent).
• Effective communicator with cross-functional team experience.

• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in engineering design tools and MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles and scope management.

SHAPING THE FUTURE THROUGH INNOVATION AND DISCOVERY!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!

WHO WE ARE:

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an…