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Terran Orbital Corporation · 1 week ago

Structural Analysis Engineer (II/III)

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $160K/yr

2+ years exp

Terran Orbital Corporation is a leading manufacturer of satellite products serving the aerospace and defense industries. They are seeking an experienced Structural Analysis Engineer (II/III) to support spacecraft structural system design and testing, ensuring the integrity and performance of satellite structures through various analytical methods and project management responsibilities.

AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingSatellite Communication

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work with a multidisciplinary team to reduce risks by identifying the constraining elements of the structure design and recommend mitigation strategies from concept level to design, prototyping, production, testing, and launch integration

Creating detailed finite element models of satellite structures (systems & sub-systems level) and conducting analyses including but not limited to static, dynamic, buckling, thermal, linear, non-linear, and transient for complex spacecraft systems and sub-systems composed of various materials (isotropic, orthotropic, composites, honeycomb and non-linear) used in the space industry

Ownership of mechanical test projects from start to finish, including but not limited to obtaining quotations from the test house, resolving schedule conflicts internally and externally, planning logistics of the test with the test house if testing is out-sourced, designing and analyzing test fixtures, assessment of tools/ hardware required for each test, transportation of the test item to the test house and documentation of all the decision and changes

Developing test plans, procedures, and reports for mechanical analyses and tests, including but not limited to vibration, shock, acceleration, life, and endurance tests

Interfacing with outside vendors/test facilities to coordinate mechanical testing logistics and requirements

Participating in team discussions involving vehicle arrangement and design/ analysis for ongoing and future projects

Design and analysis of testing fixtures suitable for conducting mechanical tests

Qualification

Structural analysisFinite element modelingNastran/PatranSolid mechanicsSolidworksCommunication skillsPresentation skillsTeam collaboration

Required

BS or MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or equivalent degree required

2+ years of direct experience (Engineer - level 2) working on structural analyses utilizing a mixture of numerical and analytical techniques in space/ aerospace or similar sector

5+ years of direct experience (Sr. Engineer - level 3) working on structural analyses utilizing a mixture of numerical and analytical techniques in space/ aerospace or similar sector

Experience working with Nastran/Patran

Must understand solid mechanics and material science principles in conjunction with static and dynamic launch environment loads

Experience with Solidworks or other equivalent CAD software

Previous experience interfacing with internal and external customers

Must possess good presentation and communication skills

Must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance