Materials and Structures Engineer

We are seeking a **Structures & Materials Engineer** to lead the design, analysis, qualification, and continuous improvement of structural and thermal components supporting next-generation rocket propulsion systems and flight vehicles. In this role, you will work across design, manufacturing, and test organizations to develop high-performance hardware capable of operating in extreme environments. ### Key Responsibilities - Design and develop flight structures, rocket motor cases, nozzles, and other structural components for propulsion systems. - Perform structural and thermal finite element analyses (FEA) using tools such as ANSYS or Abaqus. - Select and qualify aerospace materials, including composites, metals, insulation, and thermal protection materials. - Support the design, qualification, and implementation of additive manufacturing solutions for structural components. - Lead structural failure investigations, perform root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions. - Support component qualification, static-fire testing, and flight test activities by analyzing test data and validating designs. - Collaborate with propulsion, manufacturing, systems, and test engineering teams to optimize performance, manufacturability, reliability, and weight. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance structural performance and production efficiency. - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline. - 5+ years of experience designing and analyzing aerospace structural components. - Experience performing structural and thermal finite element analysis using ANSYS, Abaqus, or similar software. - Strong understanding of composite materials and aerospace metals. - U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations. **Preferred Qualification:** - Experience designing structures for rocket propulsion, missile, launch vehicle, or hypersonic systems. - Knowledge of thermal protection systems (TPS), insulation materials, and high-temperature structural applications. - Experience supporting static-fire testing, structural qualification, or flight test programs. - Familiarity with additive manufacturing processes and design for additive manufacturing (DfAM). - Active U.S. Department of Defense security clearance.