Senior Structural Analyst – PP&I, Mission Unique Engineering

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. Lead the full hardware lifecycle from requirements definition through concept development, design, analysis, testing, qualification, and integration .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $145,188 - $203,263 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading the hardware lifecycle for aerospace structures, including design, analysis, and testing, while effectively collaborating with multifunctional teams and providing technical guidance. Proficient in structural design, analysis tools, and documentation to support engineering processes and customer requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Structural Design ExperienceExpertise With Ansys, Nastran, OptiStructExperience With Composite And Metallic Design FundamentalsStrong Written And Verbal Communication SkillsActive Top Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

FEM AnalysisHand CalculationsBolted Joint DesignModel CreationStrength ChecksAnalysis Report GenerationVehicle Load Path DistributionFirst-Order Strength AssessmentSkin-Stringer DesignComposite Sandwich Panel Design

Soft Skills

Collaborative AttitudeEffective Interpersonal SkillsSelf-MotivatedOwnershipTrust Building

Tools & Technologies

CAD (Creo/Windchill)FEA ToolsProcess Automation ToolsDynamic Separation SystemsAutomated Fiber Placement (AFP)Tape Laying (ATL)

Certifications & Qualifications

B.S. Degree In EngineeringActive Top Secret ClearanceSCI Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Aerospace StructuresLaunch Vehicle StructuresManufacturing Process DevelopmentQuality ControlSystems Engineering Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the full hardware lifecycle from requirements definition through concept development, design, analysis, testing, qualification, and integration
Lead analysis of primary and secondary metallic and composite unpressurized structures
Complete hand calculations and FEM analyses to report margins of safety for aerospace structures
Document stress analyses supporting release of engineering drawings and documents
Perform research, develop concepts, and conduct trade studies providing technical guidance on risk, cost, and performance
Build system- and detail-level models supporting structural design
Own structural test planning, execution, data reduction, analysis, and test report authoring
Prepare technical content and present it to internal and external customers
Collaborate with internal and external teams throughout design, manufacturing, and mission integration
Provide shipside support and technical guidance during spacecraft integration
Drive configuration development and trade studies supporting customer requests and proposals
Collaborate and negotiate requirements with internal and external customers
Improve enterprise analysis capabilities by creating process automation tools for model creation, strength checks, and analysis report generation
Coach, mentor, and technically assist junior engineers and analysts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering
10+ years of experience with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident/current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Experience on recently developed aircraft or launch vehicles in vehicle load path distribution and first-order strength assessment and sizing
Experience with skin-stringer, orthogrid, isogrid, and composite sandwich panel design
Experience working in a multifunctional organization to develop designs and engineered products
Strong understanding of composite and metallic design fundamentals
Expertise with industry-standard analysis codes such as Ansys, Nastran, OptiStruct, or HyperMesh
Experience in bolted joint design and analysis
Structural design experience using CAD, preferably Creo/Windchill, and FEA tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills, collaborative attitude, and effective interpersonal skills
Self-motivated, able to take ownership, and drive projects to completion
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Active Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility, or ability to obtain final clearances
Preferred: dynamic separation systems and interface design
Preferred: rapid hardware development techniques
Preferred: automated fiber placement (AFP) and tape laying (ATL) fabrication
Preferred: large-scale out-of-autoclave composite structures fabrication
Preferred: manufacturing process development for transition to production
Preferred: systems engineering practices, fabrication and integration processes, and quality control
Preferred: Optimization and Design of Experiments (DOE) methods

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses dependent on role type, job level, and company discretion