Senior Structures Engineer

Overview

Senior Structures Design Engineer - Fully Reusable Launch Vehicle

An emerging leader in launch vehicle innovation is building the next generation of fully and rapidly reusable rockets
, engineered to fly daily and radically reduce the cost, increase the cadence, and improve the reliability of getting to space. Their mission is rooted in the belief that a scalable space economy enables a more vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future on Earth.

• Leading the structural design of the rocket across pressurized, primary, and thrust-bearing components
• Taking full lifecycle ownership of your hardware (design, analysis, build, integration, flight)
• Developing load paths, load cases, and conducting structural analyses (hand calcs to FEA)
• Working side-by-side with manufacturing and test teams
• Creating tools and design guidelines to improve development cycles
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to a strong, empowered engineering culture

• 8+ years of experience in aerospace primary structures (with flown hardware)
• Strong fundamentals and engineering judgment
• Hands-on experience with CAD (NX preferred) and analysis tools (ANSYS preferred)
• Ability to balance quick-turn calculations with high-fidelity simulations
• Background in launch vehicles and/or cryogenic propellants is a plus
• Proven mentorship experience and excellent communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering

• Work on a mission-critical program pushing the boundaries of reusability
• Own your work from idea to orbit in a fast-paced, low-ego environment
• Join a company backed by significant funding and led by experts from top-tier space companies
• Dog-friendly office, 401(k) match, stock options, paid parental leave, wellness perks, and more