Lead Structures Engineer
$150,000
Atlanta, GA
We are seeking a Lead Structures Engineer (also known as Structures Lead, Principal Structures Engineer, or Senior Structures Engineer) to join a growing company specializing in scalable, rapid-turnaround microgravity manufacturing in LEO.
The ideal candidate will have a background in structural engineering within the aerospace industry.
Package
$155,000 + benefits including 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Program, and Company Paid Life Insurance.
Role Responsibilities:
1. Lead the end-to-end design, analysis, and optimization of spacecraft structural and mechanical systems, including primary and secondary structures, mechanisms, and interface points.
2. Develop structural solutions from first principles, performing sizing and configuration based on flight, launch, and reentry load conditions.
3. Generate and approve high-fidelity CAD models (using NX or OnShape) and engineering drawings for fabrication, assembly, and vehicle-level implementation.
4. Perform detailed structural analysis using FEA tools such as ANSYS and NASTRAN, supported by hand calculations, to ensure design integrity under various loading environments.
Requirements:
1. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
2. At least 1 year of experience in designing, analyzing, and validating aerospace structural systems with successful delivery of flight hardware.
3. Proficiency in structural simulation tools like ANSYS, NASTRAN, Abaqus, and 3D modeling software such as NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks.
4. Strong knowledge of metallic and composite materials, fabrication techniques, and structural joining methods used in spacecraft manufacturing.
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