Lead, Mechanical Engineer - Structural Analyst (Space Systems)

L3HHCM20•Town of Gates, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform and lead structural analysis of complex space systems including optomechanical assemblies, precision structures, mechanisms, and electronic packaging. This expert-level position requires mastery of sophisticated analysis techniques, technical leadership across programs, mentoring of junior staff, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure structural integrity and system performance from concept through flight.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering/science discipline and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
5+ years of experience working on aerospace programs
5+ years experience with Nastran (required) and commercial pre/post processors (Femap or Patran preferred)
Professional experience performing structural analysis of aerospace systems
Experience with NASA or DoD structural design standards and requirements

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI Clearance is preferred
Optomechanical systems and precision structures
Composite structure design and analysis
Advanced dynamic analysis and test correlation
Fracture and damage tolerance analysis
Jitter / microvibration analysis
Electronic packaging analysis
On-orbit thermoelastic (STOP) analysis
Programming/scripting experience (MATLAB, Python, Fortran) for analysis automation and tool development
Prior experience as a technical lead, project engineer, IPT lead, or chief engineer
Experience supporting proposal development and cost/schedule estimation

Responsibilities

Lead the development of analysis strategies and approaches for complex space structures
Interpret system specifications and develop comprehensive analysis plans with minimal direction
Lead development of finite element models of complex space structures, including composites, metallics, and glass
Validate analysis approaches through correlation with test data and hand calculations
Serve as technical authority for structural analysis methods and best practices
Perform and review comprehensive analyses for structural responses to ground, test, launch, and on-orbit environments, including structural strength and stability, modal characteristics and dynamic response, vibroacoustic environments, thermoelastic response and STOP analysis, optomechanical performance, and fatigue/fracture assessments
Work independently on complex, high-visibility programs
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level analysts
Lead technical reviews and provide expert recommendations to program leadership
Prepare technical reports, analysis documentation, and presentations for internal reviews and customer deliverables
Support and lead design reviews, trade studies, and design optimization efforts
Interface directly with design engineers, systems engineering, and test organizations
Serve as structural analysis lead or subject matter expert on major programs
Contribute throughout the development cycle: requirements definition, concept trades, preliminary/final design, component selection, and integration/test support
Support manufacturing operations and provide technical guidance
Lead risk identification and mitigation activities
Support proposal development and technical planning efforts
Selected candidate will need to be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance