Senior Thermostructures Engineering, Casual

The Aerospace Corporation

. Serve as senior mentor for the development of early career staff, providing technical guidance and insight .

Posted 9/17/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $0 - $480 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in structural design criteria, mission assurance processes, and aerospace thermostructural technologies, while providing technical leadership and mentorship to early career staff. Capable of conducting thorough analyses, assessments, and peer reviews to ensure high-quality technical outputs.

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Technical LeadershipExpert Knowledge in Failure MechanicsMentat/Marc, Nastran, Abaqus, Ansys ProficiencyCross-Organization Team LeadershipUS Security Clearance Eligibility

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Hard Skills

Structural Design CriteriaFailure MechanicsStress AnalysisFlight Data EvaluationTechnical Product ReviewRisk AssessmentAnomaly InvestigationTechnical GuidanceMission Assurance ProcessesTechnical Studies Coordination

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementMentorshipCommunicationProblem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MentatMarcNastranAbaqusAnsys

Industry Keywords

AerospaceSpace StructuresStructural VerificationValidationU.S. Space ForceU.S. Air ForceNRO MissionsThermostructural Technologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as senior mentor for the development of early career staff, providing technical guidance and insight
Conduct peer reviews of technical products and findings
Maintain authoritative expertise in the development, analysis, and verification of space structures and structural design criteria and test methods
Publish clarifications, insights, and guidance on technical topics related to mission assurance and structural verification and validation
Provide technical leadership for mission assurance processes for U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, and NRO missions
Perform independent analyses and assessments, hardware reviews, stress analysis report evaluations, flight data evaluations, and flight/test anomaly investigations
Lead and coordinate technical studies across organizational personnel
Assess program risk and advise program offices and customers during certification, development, and operational phases
Represent the organization at technical meetings, presentations, and symposia
Identify, evaluate, and resolve issues, anomalies, and challenges related to aerospace thermostructural technologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 12 or more years showing progressively increased responsibility
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with customers and contractor personnel
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-organization teams through all phases of product execution
Expert knowledge in the failure mechanics of metallic and composite hardware associated with typical manufacturing and processing issues
Expert knowledge in using Mentat/Marc, Nastran, Abaqus, Ansys, or other commercial finite element tools
Willing to occasionally travel domestically to work locations or customer sites
Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance issued by the US government
US citizenship required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect