Space Systems Structural Engineer - WA - DEC 2024

Position Id

EB-2084818918

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Space Systems Structural Engineer - WA - DEC 2024

Our client in the Seattle WA area is a leader in the growing Space Industry and looking for a Space Systems Structural Engineer to ensuring spacecraft systems' structural integrity and performance. Working closely with cross-disciplinary teams, you will lead advanced structural analysis, design optimization, and testing initiatives to meet mission-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced structural analysis for spacecraft, including modeling, simulations, and verification of components under various loading conditions
• Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations using industry-standard software to evaluate stress, strain, thermal response, vibration modes, and structural fatigue of spacecraft, subsystems and components.
• Collaborate with design engineers to optimize structural components for weight, strength, and cost.
• Assess the structural integrity of spacecraft, identifying potential failure modes, and conducting risk assessments. Ensure compliance with spaceflight standards and mission requirements.
• Analyze spacecraft performance during various mission phases and propose structural solutions to meet mission-specific requirements
• Support the design and execution of structural testing programs. Interpret test data, correlate and update models as necessary.
• Prepare detailed analysis reports, including simulation results, methodologies, and recommendations. Communicate technical findings to cross-functional teams and external stakeholders

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field with a focus on structural mechanics.
• 5-10 Years of experience in structural analysis and modeling, specifically in the space industry
• Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., NX, CATIA, SolidWorks) is a plus.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and industry standards (e.g., NASA, SMC).
• Proficiency in FEA tools such as ANSYS, NASTRAN, or Abaqus.
• Extensive experience with spacecraft structural design and analysis, including materials used in space applications (e.g., composites, titanium, aluminum alloys).
• Strong understanding of structural dynamics, stress analysis, and fatigue techniques.
• Knowledge of spacecraft structural design requirements and environmental conditions (thermal, vibration, acoustic loads).
• Successful demonstration of spacecraft designs that have met mission objectives.
• Proven ability to thrive in collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Adaptability to fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Passion for advancing the commercial space industry.

If interested, please send your updated resume in Word doc format to Varsha at varsha@keltia-design.com with preferred pay requirements and availability and we will follow up very shortly.

Keltia is a technical support services company providing Engineering Design, CAD Training along with Specialized Technical Recruiting services to mainly the aerospace and other industries in WA State, around the US, Canada and Europe. We have been in business 20+ years in the US and 10+ years in Europe.

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