StructuralEngineer

Company: Technical Link
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: November 18, 2020

Job Description:

This position is available at the in Goleta CA, which is part of the Space Component Division who specializes in deployable systems for spacecraft such as solar arrays, instrument booms, and various extendible support structures. As a Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for performing design analysis and testing of one or more of the spacecraft systems of subsystems. You will have ownership of your work from the concept creation through the design and analysis phases and may also participate in the manufacturing, testing, and integration of the systems. Responsibilities Perform static and dynamic structural analyses, review requirements for materials, structure systems subsystems. Document test plans and procedure requirements. Participate and present in internal and external (customer) design reviews. Strive for the highest possible structural performance that is also cost effective and assures complete reliability. Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus towards common project goals of the program team, matrix organization, and customers. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree from a STEM program required and a minimum of 5 years' of engineering experience in finite element analysis and closed-form analysis Demonstrated experience with FEA analysis, preferably ANSYS or NASTRAN, for structural analysis of designs. Spacecraftaerospace materials experience for metals, adhesives, thermoplastics, composites etc. Demonstrated understanding of mechanical system design Strong communication skills, oral and written. Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Ability to multitask and organizeprioritize job assignments in a fast-paced and gated-release engineering development environment. Preferred Skills and Experience Master's degree from a STEM program Experience with structures and mechanisms for moving mechanical assemblies such as solar arrays, booms, and other support structures and mechanisms for satellite subsystems. Problem solving skills with hands-on project experience. Detailed mechanical design knowledge of structures, mechanisms, release and drive actuators, and material selection. Working knowledge of applicable manufacturing processes such as machining, finishing, and rapid prototyping. 5 or more years of direct Mechanical Engineering experience, preferably in the spacecraft or aerospace industry, with significant project ownership. Must be self-motivated with excellent technical communication skills. Ability to work independently as well as in an integrated team and adapt to change and dynamic requirements. Experience with thermal engineering concepts, thermal analysis techniques, and experience utilizing software such as Thermal Desktop. Experience with mechanical computer aided design (CAD) software, preferably design and analysis experience with PTC Creo Parametric 4. Practical understanding of GDT (ASME Y14.5-2009)

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