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Lead structural analysis for advanced aircraft: develop and document structural requirements, create and run FEM/analytical models, coordinate across disciplines, support test planning/execution, validate designs, and document certification/test results for regulatory and customer substantiation.

Conduct advanced structural design and analysis using hand calculations and finite element methods. Develop innovative solutions to complex aerospace engineering problems, lead technical efforts on major programs, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and serve as the prime technical contact for significant contracts and projects. Support dynamic analysis, testing, model correlation, and analysis automation using specialized software and programming languages.

Performs structural analysis and develops high-fidelity models for spacecraft, mechanical equipment, deployable structures, and ground support equipment. Responsibilities include stress, modal, static, loads, acceleration, and environmental testing analysis; spacecraft design and mass properties support; structural qualification testing; drawing reviews; and documenting engineering processes. The role is fully onsite and supports spacecraft development through launch and operational lifecycles.

Perform structural analysis of aircraft components using classical methods and FEA. Evaluate strength, stability, fatigue, and damage tolerance; document models and results; support certification and airworthiness compliance; and collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test teams. Provide analysis-based recommendations, resolve structural issues, and support aircraft products throughout the lifecycle. The role is fully onsite in Wichita, Kansas, with openings at associate, mid-level, and senior levels.

Lead or senior structural analysis engineer responsible for developing and documenting structural requirements, performing classical hand and finite element analyses, creating and executing test plans, supporting certification and failure investigations, mentoring analysts, and improving analysis tools and processes for aerospace airframe programs.

Leads structural engineering teams supporting aircraft structural test planning, execution, analysis, and verification. Develops test configurations and instructions, analyzes results, validates structures against requirements, coordinates with stakeholders, supports ASIP compliance, mentors engineers, and provides independent technical direction. The role requires advanced expertise in aircraft structures, materials, loads, certification criteria, allowable development, testing, and analysis for next-generation fighter aircraft.

Leads structural engineering across design, construction, commissioning, and project closeout for large-scale semiconductor facilities. Reviews designs and construction for code, quality, and safety compliance; supports RFIs, inspections, scope changes, temporary supports, shoring, bracing, and loading plans. Coordinates QA/QC, testing, documentation, stakeholders, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams while tracking scope, schedules, costs, risks, and construction activities.

Lead structural design and construction support for advanced semiconductor facilities, ensuring compliance with operational and seismic requirements while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The Lead Structural DaDT Analysis Engineer oversees stress analysis and compliance in aircraft designs, develops finite element models, and leads testing efforts to ensure structural integrity and adherence to safety standards.

Provides senior technical leadership for structural analysis and validation of UAV airframes and components. Leads finite element modeling, static, modal, fatigue, vibration, and damage-tolerance analyses; supports structural testing, model correlation, flight-test validation, and design reviews. Drives optimization across performance, weight, cost, and manufacturability, partners with cross-functional aircraft teams, mentors structural analysts, and advances internal analysis standards.

Manages internal and external structural, mechanical, and quality testing from test planning through reporting. Develops test plans and procedures, coordinates suppliers and customers, analyzes instrumentation and test data, and verifies measurements including stress, strain, loads, acceleration, temperature, and pressure. The role requires safe work with potentially hazardous equipment, effective project and schedule management, and collaboration across teams in a deadline-driven aerospace manufacturing environment.

Provides technical leadership for structural analysis and validation of UAV airframes and components. Leads finite element modeling, static, modal, fatigue, vibration, and damage-tolerance analyses; supports structural testing, flight-test validation, and analysis-to-test correlation. Drives structural optimization, reviews technical deliverables, mentors analysts, and collaborates with multidisciplinary engineering teams to balance aircraft performance, weight, cost, and manufacturability.

Conduct crashworthiness and post-crash electrical integrity CAE simulations using LS-DYNA. Lead vehicle safety performance integration across development programs, recommend design solutions, optimize performance using statistical and optimization methods, compare simulation results with physical tests, and collaborate with engineering, suppliers, manufacturing, and global teams. Senior engineers also manage complex projects, exercise independent judgment, and mentor junior team members.

Conduct structural analysis and testing for advanced UAV airframes and components. Build finite element models, perform static, modal, fatigue, and vibration analyses, validate results with hand calculations, define load cases and design margins, analyze telemetry and test data, and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to optimize lightweight structures for strength, safety, weight, and manufacturability.

Develops and validates structural analyses for reusable launch vehicle components and systems, including tanks, thrust structures, mechanisms, trays, and lines. Responsibilities include architecture and sizing, structural mechanics tool development and automation, advanced analysis techniques, directing design engineers, and executing qualification tests involving hardware integration, instrumentation, and data processing.

Supports the design and structural analysis of aerospace systems by evaluating stresses, loads, and deformations. Works under senior engineer guidance to solve routine technical problems, apply structural analysis principles and aerospace standards, collaborate with design teams, document technical concepts, and contribute to project discussions. The role also involves developing engineering skills, using relevant software tools, and applying finite element methods.

Leads multidisciplinary spacecraft structural and mechanical design integration from requirements through production support. Oversees design teams, system trades, payload accommodation, interface control, clearance verification, manufacturing integration, qualification testing, milestone reviews, nonconformance resolution, and emerging technology investigations. The role is fully onsite in El Segundo, California, and requires U.S. person status, eligibility for a U.S. security clearance, and a Secret clearance post-start.

Performs structural and thermal engineering analyses using classical methods and FEA tools. Builds and post-processes component- and system-level models, conducts modal, vibration, shock, static, and heat-transfer analyses, and collaborates across engineering disciplines to optimize designs. The role documents findings, presents results, supports program teams, and provides technical guidance to junior engineers. It is hybrid with at least 50% onsite presence and supports aerospace and mission-critical hardware programs.

Leads structural and thermal analysis for aerospace and mission-critical hardware using classical engineering methods and FEA tools. Performs modal, vibration, shock, static, steady-state, and transient thermal analyses; develops and post-processes models; influences architecture and design decisions; communicates risks and recommendations; and mentors junior engineers. The hybrid role requires at least 50% onsite presence and eligibility for a Secret DoD security clearance.

Performs structural analysis of mechanical ground support equipment using closed-form and finite element methods, including static, modal, buckling, and structural dynamics analysis. Supports spacecraft-related design activities, structural and vibration testing, technical reporting, and cross-functional collaboration. The role is primarily on-site and may involve laboratory, production, cleanroom, and outdoor environments.

Performs structural analysis of mechanical ground support equipment with potential work on spacecraft, instruments, and payloads. Applies closed-form and finite element methods for stress, structural dynamics, static, modal, and buckling analysis. Supports structural and vibration testing, develops detailed technical reports, and collaborates across engineering and business units. The role is conducted on-site five days per week and may involve work in laboratories, production areas, cleanrooms, and other facilities.

Performs structural analysis of mechanical ground support equipment, with potential work on spacecraft, instruments, and payloads. Uses closed-form and finite element methods for stress and structural dynamics analysis, supports structural and vibration testing, and prepares technical reports. The role requires on-site work five days per week and collaboration across engineering and business units.

Performs structural and thermal engineering analyses using classical methods and FEA tools across aerospace and mission-critical hardware. Builds and post-processes component- and system-level models, conducts modal, vibration, shock, static, and heat-transfer analyses, and collaborates with multidisciplinary design teams. The role documents results, supports program execution, provides technical guidance to junior engineers, and requires at least 50% onsite presence.

Performs structural, thermal, modal, vibration, shock, static, and transient heat-transfer analyses using FEA and classical engineering methods. Develops and post-processes component- and system-level models, supports architecture and design decisions, leads technical reviews, assesses risks, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams. The role provides technical leadership and mentorship across aerospace and mission-critical hardware programs, with at least 50% onsite work.

Performs structural analysis for space, atmospheric flight, and ground platforms using hand calculations and finite element analysis. Develops loads and environments, manages analysis tasks throughout the program lifecycle, supports static, modal, acoustic, shock, and vibration testing, and prepares technical reports. The role requires Nastran expertise and collaboration across engineering, production, and business units in an on-site environment.