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This expert-level position requires mastery of sophisticated analysis techniques, technical leadership across programs, mentoring of junior staff, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure structural integrity and system performance from concept through flight.\nEssential Responsibilities:\nTechnical Execution:\nLead the development of analysis strategies and approaches for complex space structures\nInterpret system specifications and develop comprehensive analysis plans with minimal direction\nLead development of finite element models of complex space structures, including composites, metallics, and glass\nValidate analysis approaches through correlation with test data and hand calculations\nServe as technical authority for structural analysis methods and best practices\nPerform and review comprehensive analyses for structural responses to ground, test, launch, and on-orbit environments, includingStructural strength and stability\nModal characteristics and dynamic response\nVibroacoustic environments\nThermoelastic response and STOP analysis\nOptomechanical performance\nFatigue/fracture assessments\n\nTechnical Leadership & Communication:\nWork independently on complex, high-visibility programs\nProvide technical mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level analysts\nLead technical reviews and provide expert recommendations to program leadership\nPrepare technical reports, analysis documentation, and presentations for internal reviews and customer deliverables\nSupport and lead design reviews, trade studies, and design optimization efforts\nInterface directly with design engineers, systems engineering, and test organizations\nProgram Support:\nServe as structural analysis lead or subject matter expert on major programs\nContribute throughout the development cycle: requirements definition, concept trades, preliminary/final design, component selection, and integration/test support\nSupport manufacturing operations and provide technical guidance\nLead risk identification and mitigation activities\nSupport proposal development and technical planning efforts\nSelected candidate will need to be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering/science discipline and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. 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