Structural Design Engineer III

Role Overview

• Take ownership of the full lifecycle of hardware from requirements definition through concept development, design, analysis, testing, qualification, and integration onto a launch vehicle
• Design, analyze, develop, and test primary and secondary metallic and composite structures
• Perform research, develop concepts, and run trade studies
• Build 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents
• Build test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the development of flight hardware
• Provide technical guidance and on-site support for manufacturing, production, and integration activities
• Support configuration development and trade studies
• Take ownership of test planning, execution, data reduction, analysis, and authoring of test reports
• Work with multi-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world-class aerospace hardware
• Develop component specifications and manage suppliers
• Plan, coordinate, conduct tests, and review test data
• Participate in the development and purchase of new equipment and tooling
• Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget, and technical status
• Coach, mentor, and technically assist other engineers
• Find opportunities for improvements and operational cost savings
• Work with spacecraft customers in a technical capacity
• Own spacecraft structural integration cycles
• Drive hardware discrepancies to resolution
• Prepare technical content and present to internal and external customers
• Complete hand calc and FEM analyses to report margins of safety for primary and secondary aerospace structures
• Perform access studies, loss of clearance analyses, vehicle clocking studies, and develop solutions to mission unique requirements
• Collaborate with internal and external teams throughout design, manufacturing, and mission integration.

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering
• 5+ years of experience with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures
• Material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques
• Experience working in a multi-functional organization to develop designs and produce world-class engineered products
• Strong understanding of composite and metallic design fundamentals
• Experience in bolted joint design and analysis
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance analysis (ASME Y14.5)
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.100 and Y14.41
• Structural design experience using CAD (Creo/Windchill preferred), hand calculations, and FEA (ANSYS preferred) tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays