Structural Engineer

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Develop structural layouts and aeromechanical architectures for advanced aerospace and defense platforms.
• Perform structural and mechanical analysis including load path development, stress analysis, vibration assessments, and structural sizing.
• Build and analyze FEM models including mesh generation, boundary conditions, load cases, and design trade studies.
• Support integration of aerodynamic, propulsion, and structural systems to ensure performance and structural integrity.
• Evaluate metallic and composite structures under static, dynamic, and thermal loading environments.
• Perform trade studies focused on stiffness, strength, mass optimization, manufacturability, and system integration.
• Collaborate closely with propulsion, flight sciences, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams throughout vehicle development.
• Participate in technical design reviews and communicate structural risks, margins, and performance assessments.

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 2–5+ years of experience in aerospace structural design and stress analysis.
• Experience with FEM modeling and structural analysis tools for aerospace applications.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics, stress analysis, load paths, and material behavior.
• Experience supporting aerospace conceptual or preliminary design efforts.
• Experience with FEMAP, NASTRAN, or similar structural analysis software.
• Experience with missile, UAS, propulsion, or high-speed aerospace systems.
• Familiarity with metallic and composite aerospace structures.