Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer

Radiance Technologies•Huntsville, AL

23h

About The Position

Radiance Technologies is seeking an experienced Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer to lead structural, thermal, and aerodynamic design, analysis, and qualification for advanced missile airframes, control surfaces, and internal mechanical packaging. Within the Hardware & Avionics IPT, the engineer works closely with the SME / Lead Developer to translate aerodynamic profiles and 6-DOF trajectory loads into flight-ready airframe structures, Thermal Protection Systems (TPS), and mechanical interfaces for Control Actuation Systems (CAS) and propulsion units.

Requirements

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline with at least 5 years of experience, or an M.S. with at least 3 years of experience, in missile, rocket, or high-performance aerospace structures.
Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD modeling using Siemens NX, CATIA V5/3DEXPERIENCE, or SolidWorks.
Strong hands-on expertise in FEA software such as ANSYS, NASTRAN, Abaqus, or FEMAP for structural, thermal, and dynamic stress analysis.
Deep understanding of high-speed aerodynamics, thermal protection systems, aero-heating load prediction, and structural dynamics, including vibration and shock.
In-depth knowledge of aerospace materials, including titanium, carbon composites, high-temperature alloys, and ablatives, as well as precision manufacturing processes.
Active US DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical architecture and CAD modeling of missile airframes, seekers, body tubes, fins/canards, and internal mounting structures.
Perform structural, modal, and aerothermal finite element analysis to assess structural integrity, thermal margins, and dynamic response under flight loads.
Manage mass properties, including center of gravity, moments of inertia, and total mass budgets, and coordinate with the GNC team to maintain aerodynamic stability profiles.
Integrate Control Actuation Systems, including fin shafts, high-torque gearboxes, linkage assemblies, and actuator housings, while addressing mechanical backlash and compliance under aerodynamic loads.
Design ruggedized mechanical enclosures, mounting chassis, and vibration-isolation assemblies for avionics, IMUs, power electronics, and thermal batteries.
Manage mechanical interfaces with solid rocket motors, including thrust vector alignment, thermal isolation, and structural load paths.
Select aerospace materials for harsh flight environments and apply DFMA principles in coordination with machine shops, composite fabricators, and additive manufacturing vendors.
Author test plans and lead environmental qualification testing for structural airframes and mechanical sub-assemblies.
Deploy to proving grounds and flight test ranges to support hardware assembly, launcher mechanical integration, pre-flight checks, and post-flight recovery and inspection.
Participate in Failure Review Boards chaired by the Chief Engineer and conduct root-cause analysis of structural or mechanical anomalies.