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Firefly Aerospace · 2 weeks ago

Stress Analysis Engineer II

Cedar Park, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Firefly Aerospace is an end-to-end space transportation company on a mission to enable world-class space operations. As a Stress Analysis Engineer, you will analyze various structures including spacecraft and launch vehicles, ensuring they meet strength and stability requirements while influencing new designs.

AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test engineering to develop hardware throughout the design lifecycle

Perform structural analyses by classical hand calculation and finite element analysis for composites and metals

Perform linear and non-linear structural analysis, eigenvalue buckling analysis, non-linear buckling analysis, and modal finite element analysis using ANSYS and NX Nastran

Develop test requirements to ensure adequate data for analysis correlation

Validate finite element analysis with hand calculations and test data

Review internal and external analyses

Work with responsible and systems engineers to define required material properties and part modifications to meet structural requirements

Write strength and stability margins to required program safety factors

Qualification

Finite Element AnalysisStructural AnalysisANSYSMaster’s Degree in EngineeringTechnical GuidanceComprehension of MaterialsTeam Collaboration

Required

Master's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or civil engineering and 2+ years of relevant experience, or 5+ years with a Bachelor's Degree

Proficient with analytical simulation software and hand calculations for structural analysis

Familiarity with aerospace standard analysis methods

Ability to effectively work in a multi-discipline team and provide technical guidance and insight

Exceptional comprehension of first principles related to structures and materials

Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State