Structures Engineer (MAVIS) at Aegis Aerospace, Inc. in Huntsville, Alabama

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Structures Engineer (MAV)
Huntsville, Alabama

Aegis Aerospace is seeking a skilled Structures Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL.

The Period of Performance (POP) is through 30 June 2025 but will most likely be extended through March 2026. This is an onsite role initially with a 9x80 (9,9,9,9,8- 1st week, 9,9,9,9 off Friday-2nd week) work schedule. After two weeks role may become hybrid 2 days onsite.

Overview
Aegis Aerospace, in collaboration with Lockheed Martin, is seeking an experienced Structures Engineer to support the M to support the Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) mission. This role involves the development and analysis of Finite Element Models (FEMs) for the MAV structure, contributing to one of NASA's most ambitious missions- the return of Martian samples to Earth.

As a Structures Engineer, you will play a critical role in evaluating and optimizing MAV's structural integrity, providing design insights based on FEM static analysis results, and supporting various program milestones.

Did you know?
Aegis Aerospace has more than 30 years of experience in creating innovative and practical solutions to fulfill defense and space needs.

We are looking for candidates who are ready to revolutionize the space and defense industry and pioneer new technological advancements to safeguard our country.

Are you ready to Innovate, Explore, and Protect?

Responsibilities

• Develop finite element models (FEMs) and perform static structural analysis for the MAVIS structure.
• Provide insights and recommendations to the design team regarding structural modifications based on analysis results.
• Support structures team in preparing test readiness reviews (TTR), preliminary design reviews (PDR), design requirements documents (DRDs), and other key deliverables.
• Participate in integrated product team (IPT) meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of contract deliverables related to structural design subsystems.
• Utilize CAD software (Creo preferred) for structural modeling and design support.

Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must presently be a US Citizen
• Must have a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, or a related field from an accredited college is required
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in structures design, FEM analysis, and CAD tool usage beyond academia is required
• Technical expertise: Strong proficiency in finite element modeling (FEM) and status structural analysis, Experience providing design recommendations based on FEM analysis, Proficiency in CAD tools (CREO preferred)
• Collaboration and communication: Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams, providing insights to designers and engineers

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, or a related field from an accredited college
• Familiarity with launch vehicle or spacecraft structural analysis
• Knowledge of NASA structural design and verification standards
• Experience working with government contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations and contractual requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat, with the ability to effectively utilize these tools for documentation, communication, and collaboration

About Aegis Aerospace
We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. Our primary objective is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in achieving their missions to defend the security of our country, reach new heights and to discover the unknown. We employ some of the brightest, most experienced engineering and technology experts in the U.S.

To learn more about Aegis Aerospace, visit our website at http://www.AegisAero.com

Aegis Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran).



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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