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.