• Can function in a team environment developing engineering solutions that require creative designs, detailed analysis, investigation and resolution of routine engineering problems. 
• Will work on spacecraft and payload systems, high energy lasers, electro-optical systems and other various systems. 
• Ability to perform structural and dynamic analysis on components, spacecraft, and launch vehicle systems 
• Experience with the design, analysis, building and test of advanced space hardware. Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to evaluate strength and dynamic capabilities. 
• Determines technical objectives and develop innovative, practical solutions to advanced technical engineering problems. 
• Addresses complex and difficult technical issues requiring highly creative approaches, drawing on advanced engineering concepts. 
• Ability to work and lead in a multidisciplinary team environment. 
• Hands-on work environment and high level of interaction with system components. Oversee prototype builds and implement lessons learned into design. 

• Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD.  May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Experience with structural design and analysis
• Real-world experience analyzing modal, random vibration, shock, and stress, including correlation of analytical results to test
• Experience applying analytical results to relevant structural codes and criteria, including fatigue and fracture analysis
• Proficiency with CAD and FEA software (Solidworks, ANSYS, NASTRAN, FEMAP)
• Strong technical expertise in engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with ability to organize, plan, schedule, and coordinate workloads
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory
• Customer-focused with ability to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment, with the ability to work extended hours and travel as required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance

• Laboratory environment exposure (materials characterization, materials testing, vibration testing, failure analysis)
• Experience with aluminum honeycomb panels
• Mechanical design experience
• Background with optical systems, flight systems, or military systems
• Experience with space/launch environments
• Proficiency with MATLAB
• Project leadership experience
• Professional Engineering License
• Published works in professional engineering journals or presentations at engineering symposia

Clearance Required?: Yes
Clearance Level: Top Secret (SCI access eligible)
US Citizenship Required?: Yes