Sr. Mechanical Stress Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description - Sr. Mechanical Stress Engineer (ADV
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Sr. Mechanical Stress Engineer - ( ADV
000BD
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Position
Description:
Our Structural & Mechanical Design and Analysis team is a high performing group executing challenging tasks for the insight, design and analysis of the Space Launch System (SLS) ranging from large structural elements and payloads to attachment hardware. Our team is tasked with providing support for various other space related missions including, Gateway Habitat and the Human Landing Systems (HLS). This exciting work serves as critical steps in our mission of sending humans to the Moon, Mars and beyond!
We are searching for an engineer to provide structural and mechanical design support for SLS vehicle development, specifically for the Spacecraft/Payload Integration and Evolution (SPIE) element office. Working independently and in an integrated, collaborative team, your responsibilities would be to:
- Provide structural and mechanical design support for flight hardware including, but not limited to, adapters and any corresponding secondary structure which may include, secondary payload support, thermal protection system closeouts, electrical interface panels and membranes used to isolate environments between vehicle compartments.
- Work with large assembly and subassembly models in support of the Space Launch System (SLS) program as well as other new and existing programs.
- Manage large Computer Aided Design (CAD) files from contractors and in-house activities using Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
- Provide support in the development, review, and implementation of changes in SLS program documentation. This includes serving as the Change Package Engineer (CPE) as requested. This involves gathering the pertinent information and documentation from appropriate disciplines, compiling, and presenting to the appropriate governing boards.
- Provide design support for SLS activities, including but not limited to knowledge sharing, model building and drawing production for critical composite structures.
- Participate in reviews, meetings, Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), boards, working groups and trade studies related to hardware.
Degree in Engineering or related field is required. Degree from an ABET-accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D. with a minimum 4 years of experience;
Masters with at least 8 years of experience, or a BS with at least 10 years of experience.
Skills and experience should demonstrate:
- Familiarity with launch vehicle systems (structures, separation systems, propulsion including pressurization and cryogenic propellant behavior, thermal protection system performance, debris impact, pyrotechnic systems, etc.).
- Familiarity with mechanical design and/ or analysis experience in space structures, mechanisms, composite structures, and/or fluid systems using CAD software.
- Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Experience with structural design methods, test philosophy and methodology, material behavior, fabrication methods.
- Experience reading and interpreting 2-D drawings including design tolerances.
- Experience with CREO or high end…
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