Senior Propulsion Structural Analyst, Integrated Design Verified today
About the Team
The Propulsion team develops highly performant and manufacturable engines for Terran R. You will take ownership of engine components from initial design through production, qualification, and flight. The team operates with bottoms-up decision-making and minimal gatekeeping. As the flight configuration enters qualification, the team is now exploring thrust upgrades, new cycles, and design for mass production.
About the Role
- Lead thermal, structural, dynamic, and durability (fatigue/fracture) analyses on Aeon-R engines and subsystems to guide design decisions and ensure reliability and performance requirements are met
- Analyse 3D-printed engine components, complex mechanical assemblies, and the structural integrity of the fully integrated engine assembly
- Collaborate with mechanical designers and manufacturing engineers to arrive at optimal solutions for engine and vehicle programs
- Develop and execute tests to support development and qualification, including test article integration, instrumentation setup, and data processing
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, technology, or mathematics
- 5+ years relevant industry experience with complex engineering systems
- Experience with Finite Element Analysis
- Experience with computer aided design (CAD) software
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to follow through
- Strong drive to deliver on ambitious schedules
Nice to Have
- Experience with design of liquid propulsion components and systems
- Experience with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and ANSYS workbench
- Familiarity with industry best practices and aerospace standards
Compensation
Hiring range: $132,000 to $198,000 USD. Includes competitive salary and equity, generous PTO and sick leave, parental leave, and annual learning and development stipend.