Junior Structural Engineer (permanent)

Company details

Do you want to launch your career in space? Join us! Whether it's working with satellites, developing docking systems, or building science instruments, you will have the opportunity to do meaningful work in challenging space projects. At Redwire, you'll find a welcoming and diverse team where you can learn and grow while having great life-work balance.

Function

As a structural engineer you are responsible for the structural integrity of the project you are working on. The items you are analyzing range from small handheld experiments to large rack sized experiments for the international space station and from small subsystems for various space applications to complete satellites and docking mechanisms.

You work closely together with systems engineers to ensure that the product meets all structural requirements. When necessary, you translate the obtained results in dedicated recommendations to improve the mechanical design from a structural point of view, this in close collaboration with the mechanical design team.

You verify the structure against various launch and orbital loads via simple hand calculations/ spreadsheets, Creo Simulate and FEMAP Nastran. The performed analysis must be properly documented via structural analysis and trade-off reports. The structural engineer is responsible for the management of the created models to ensure traceability of the various performed analysis and calculations.

Further, you will take the lead in the preparation, execution, and reporting of structural tests. You correlate the test results with your analysis models and provide support in finding root causes when issues arise during testing.

You have a good attitude towards report writing and you are able to work in a structured manner, with a clear focus to get issues resolved in a cooperative spirit within a given time

Profile

• You have a Master degree in a structural engineering related field (mechanics, mechatronics, aerospace…)
• A first experience in a structural engineering role is an asset (this can be a first working experience but also an internship or master thesis)
• A thorough understanding of failure criteria and - modes and their relation to various material allowable is required
• A good understanding of structural dynamics (eigenmodes, sine vibration, random vibration…)
• A good understanding of bolted joints is an asset
• Hands-on experience with structural testing (static, vibration, shock) is an asset
• Knowledge on honeycomb panels is an asset
• A good knowledge of Microsoft office, in particular Microsoft word and Excel
• Knowledge of a programming language (VBA, Python, MATLAB) is an asset
• Fluency in English (speaking and writing) is an absolute must
• We are looking for someone who is proactive, creative, enthusiastic, result-oriented, and a team player.
• Good communication skills, able to discuss directly with customers and finding good technical solutions while maintaining control over schedule and budget constraints.
• Passion for space. The space business is very demanding, with very specific analysis and test methods.

Offer

Disclaimer

Please bear in mind that our company is bound by ITAR regulations, restricting candidates from certain countries or holders of double nationalities.

Offer

• You’ll not only get to work in a well-known space company offering flexibility, work-life balance, and an open and friendly working environment, but you will also become one of the privileged engineers that can say some of the hardware they helped built is actually orbiting Earth!

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