Component Analysis and Space Structural Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

Component Analysis and Space Structural Engineer at Aerospace Corporation focusing on structural integrity for spacecraft. Collaborating on design, analysis, and testing phases for aerospace systems.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California, Colorado, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,300 - $175,900 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, evaluate, and resolve structural design and test issues for electronics components and spacecraft structures, and coordinate detailed structural analyses to identify failure mechanisms and modes
Develop design and analysis criteria, requirements, and specifications and assess structural/mechanical designs and development plans during multiple design phases
Develop and coordinate test plans, procedures, and success criteria for structural test programs
Monitor and assist in the development of budgets and resource allocations. Determine scope of work and coordinate with relevant disciplines
Proactively inform management and customers of perceived technical problems and recommend courses of action. Coordinate with inter-organizational personnel, program offices, and customers to resolve technical issues
Maintain and advance skills in structural mechanics analysis, such as composite materials and linear and non-linear finite element analysis methods
Provide timely technical recommendation to line management and customers through technical briefings and reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical field is required
5 or more years of professional or academic experience in structural engineering
Experience performing finite element analyses
Experience or coursework in structural mechanics such as elasticity, plasticity, nonlinear materials, plates and shells, energy methods, finite element methods, fracture, and fatigue
Experience with the design, qualification, and testing of aerospace structural components and systems
Willing to travel occasionally to work locations or customer sites (approximately 20%), domestically or internationally
Current and active TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
8 years or more years of experience for Engineering Specialist

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
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

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Hard Skills & Tools

structural designstructural analysisfinite element analysiscomposite materialselasticityplasticitynonlinear materialsenergy methodsfracturefatigue

Soft Skills

problem solvingcommunicationcoordinationtechnical recommendationbudget management

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineeringBachelor's degree in aerospace engineeringTS/SCI security clearance