SRM Structure and Dynamics Analyst
About The Position
Long Wall is seeking an experienced Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Structures and Dynamics Analyst to support the design, development, and production of solid rocket motors for its interceptor system. The role ensures SRM structural components meet missile interception requirements while remaining manufacturable at scale, and serves as the technical authority for SRM stress and dynamic response. The analyst performs stress analysis of propellant grains, composites, and elastomeric materials; coupled transient thermal-stress analysis of nozzles and igniters; and analysis of SRM dynamic response to external stimuli such as shock and vibration. The role also involves interpreting static fire and flight test data, providing technical oversight and direction to suppliers, and defining requirements and verifying compliance throughout development and production. The successful candidate will establish rigorous analytical methods and support efficient program execution. They will collaborate with propulsion, ballistics, aerodynamics, guidance and control, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams to keep structures and dynamics decisions aligned with system-level performance, technical baselines, and program objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical discipline, or equivalent experience in complex aerospace or defense development.
- At least 5 years of experience with solid rocket motors or other propulsion systems.
- Proficiency with Abaqus, Ansys, or similar finite element analysis packages.
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C++, FORTRAN, or similar programming languages.
- Experience conducting structural analysis of viscoelastic and hyperelastic materials, composites, and metallics.
- Experience conducting transient thermal-structural analysis of components.
- Eligibility for Secret clearance.
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments combining private-investment-driven development with government test requirements.
- Ability to interpret engineering artifacts, requirements, and configurations and convert them into actionable activities.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, including the ability to align engineering teams, surface risks early, and maintain clarity across disciplines.
- Ability to partner closely across technical disciplines with technical authorities, customers, and suppliers to ensure disciplined technical execution.
- U.S. person status as defined in the posting is required because the role requires access to export-controlled information.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
- Ability to use a computer for assignments and communicate effectively in person, via telepresence, and by phone.
- Ability to travel between Long Wall sites as needed.
- Successful completion of a national security suitability screening following offer acceptance.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering with a focus on structures and dynamics.
- Experience supporting missile defense, launch vehicle development, aerospace hardware integration, or other technically complex systems.
- Familiarity with requirements flow-down, verification planning, ICD management, and configuration control.
- Prior experience in a hybrid program environment combining internal rapid development and government-funded test campaigns.
- Ability to translate ambiguous technical requirements into executable work.
Responsibilities
- Perform structural analysis to meet technical requirements and inform and validate designs.
- Develop, refine, and validate computational methods and tools to predict and analyze solid rocket propellant grains, nozzle components, and motor cases.
- Review and provide oversight to suppliers performing their own structural analyses.
- Review test data from solid rocket motor tests.
- Prepare, present, and explain technical results to government partners, customers, and suppliers.
- Define requirements and verify compliance throughout development and production.
- Perform stress analysis of propellant grains, composites, and elastomeric materials; coupled transient thermal-stress analysis of nozzles and igniters; and SRM dynamic-response analysis to external stimuli such as shock and vibration.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Heavily employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Long Wall-paid life insurance and LTD coverage.
- 4% 401(k) match.
- Student loan repayment assistance program.
- Paid parental leave.
- Family planning assistance program.
- Long Wall-paid financial wellness program.
- Paid time off for non-exempt employees and a flexible vacation policy for exempt employees.
- Equity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
