Senior Thermostructures Engineering, Casual

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators.

Join us and take your place in space.

The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future space systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly, integration, test; and operational support.

The Structures Department within the Structural Mechanics Subdivision of VSD is seeking a well-qualified individual to serve as a Senior Thermostructures Engineer (MTS 3 - Casual). Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in solid mechanics, practical experience in structural analysis using both hand calculations and finite element analysis techniques, a passion for the space industry, and a desire to apply their expertise and creativity to help solve a variety of technical challenges.

The Structures Department has insight into the structural integrity of launch vehicles, spacecraft, hypersonic technologies, liquid rocket engines, solid rocket motors, pressurized structural systems, electronic components, and thermal protection systems being developed across the aerospace industry and develops technical assessments to help inform government customer decisions. This is a casual, remote position. Casual positions are less than 1,000 hours per year, usually non-continuous, irregular and infrequent.

• Serve as senior mentor for the development of early career staff, providing technical guidance and insight
• Conduct peer reviews of technical products and findings
• Maintain authoritative expertise in the development, analysis, and verification of space structures, thorough knowledge of structural design criteria in combination with structural test methods
• Publish clarifications, insights, and guidance on technical topics to assist industry in enhancing mission assurance practices or advancing the state-of-practice in structural verification and validation
• 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.
• Typical tasks include independent analyses and assessments, hardware reviews, review and evaluation of stress analysis reports, evaluation of flight data, and investigation of flight and test anomalies
• Lead and coordinate technical studies across organizational personnel
• Assess program risk and advise program office and customers during certification, development, and/or operational phases of programs
• Act as the organization’s lead representative at technical meetings, presentations, and symposia
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve issues, anomalies, or challenges related to aerospace thermostructural technologies

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and 12 years or more years showing progressively increased responsibility Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with customers and contractor personnel Demonstrated ability to lead cross-organization teams through all phases of product execution Expert knowledge in the failure mechanics of metallic and composite hardware associated with typical manufacturing and processing issues Expert knowledge in…