Structural Design Engineer (FEA | Aerospace)

• Responsible for build of initial development hardware, ensuring efficient manufacturability and modifying design as needed. 
  
• Anticipate needed analyses and provide input throughout the design cycle. 
  
• Perform, document and present static, dynamic, model, thermo -mechanical, fatigue and fracture analyses. 
  
• Perform initial sizing analyses by hand calculation, detailed structural analysis using various FEA tools. 
  
• Perform detailed fluid system layout and/or mechanical design utilizing CAD and understanding of materials.
  
• Seek out and evaluate state -of -the -art analysis techniques and tools. Design, Identify and specify critical items such as Fasteners, machining parts, seals, forgings, etc., 
  
• Coordinate and perform development and qualification efforts of hardware. 
  
• Design and build testing equipment or stands.
  
• Manage the transition from development to production for flight quality hardware.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
  
• Proficiency in finite element analysis software.
  
• Strong understanding of concepts of Strength of Materials, Failure Criteria and Structural mechanics.
  
• Excellent problem -solving skills and attention to detail.
  
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with rocket structure design and analysis.
  
• A good knowledge in FEA software 
  
• A good understanding of Materials and its behaviours.