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The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly, integration, and test; and operational support. Comprised primarily of highly-trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; orbital mechanics; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments. The Space Structures Section is part of the Structures Department within the Structural Mechanics Subdivision of VSD. The section has insight into the additively manufactured, metallic, and composite structures being developed across the industry for the next generation of spacecraft vehicles and payloads and develops technical assessments to help inform government customer decisions. Our team is seeking a Spacecraft Structural Engineer (Senior Member of Technical Staff/ Engineering Specialist- Aeronautical and Aerospace Structural Engineering) with a strong foundation in solid mechanics coursework to include both hand calculations and finite element analysis techniques, a passion for the space industry, and a desire to apply their expertise and creativity to help solve a variety of technical challenges.
