Engineer Structural

Location:
Chandler, AZ

We are seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Mechanical and Energetics (M&E) team, supporting the design, analysis, and testing of advanced missile and launch vehicle systems. In this role, you will collaborate closely with analysts, design engineers, and program managers in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment to bring complex technologies from concept through qualification.

This position is based on‑site in Chandler, Arizona
, and offers the opportunity to work on high‑performance systems that have long‑term impact.

• Perform a wide range of structural engineering tasks supporting the design, analysis, and testing of launch vehicle and missile systems with minimal supervision
• Analyze and generate safety margins and factors for stress, stiffness, buckling, bolted joints, fracture, and other structural failure modes
• Apply structural mechanics fundamentals to guide preliminary and final designs of primary and secondary flight structures and ground support equipment
• Collaborate in a cross‑functional team environment to resolve structural integrity and performance issues
• Develop and maintain proficiency in structural analysis tools such as FEMAP, NX NASTRAN, MathCAD, or similar software
• Interpret and apply engineering specifications, standards, and customer requirements to meet program objectives
• Produce clear, accurate engineering documentation and technical reports
• Define appropriate test levels, instrumentation, and methodologies to support qualification and acceptance of flight hardware
• Collect, analyze, and interpret test data, flight data, and material property data to support design decisions

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) with 5+ years of relevant engineering experience, or Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Strong background in structural analysis with demonstrated professional experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Working knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA), classical stress and strain methods, statics, and structural mechanics
• Proficiency with standard computer tools (word processing, spreadsheets, technical documentation)
• Strong ability to listen, take direction, show initiative, and complete tasks on schedule

• Master’s or PhD in a related engineering field
• Experience with high‑performance flight or aerospace structures
• Hands‑on experience with FEMAP, NX NASTRAN, or other FEA tools such as ANSYS or ABAQUS
• Expertise in composite structures, fracture mechanics, or damage tolerance analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly