Propulsion Analyst II – Structural

Propulsion Analyst II – Structural

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering field
• 2+ years relevant experience conducting structural analysis
• Experience with analytical tools such as ANSYS Mechanical or ABAQUS
• Experience applying engineering first principles thermodynamic, heat transfer, and fluid flow first principles
• Experience communicating and explaining complex technical information to teammates and leadership

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and qualification of the Aeon-R and Aeon-R Vac combustion device hardware, from concept to detailed design and test
• Perform, document, and present static and dynamic thermo-structural analyses driving design of engine hardware ranging from injectors and thrust chambers to igniters and heat exchangers
• Develop large-scale assembly models for quantifying subsystem interactions
• Anchor model predictions to test data and work closely with designers to inform design paths and validate requirement compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a science or engineering field
• A strong commitment to accountability, collaboration, and execution
• An authentic, introspective, and inclusive mindset towards technical, interpersonal, and team growth & development
• Relevant experience in a rocket engine development and/or test environment
• Working knowledge of engine subsystems, such as combustion devices
• Knowledge of structural failure mechanisms, and fatigue and fracture mechanics
• Experience interfacing with manufacturing and production personnel to produce high-quality manufacturable hardware
• Experience working with powder bed additive manufacturing and automation techniques