Master's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience, or 5+ years with a Bachelor's Degree.
Proficient in analytical simulation software and hand calculations for structural analysis.
Familiar with aerospace standard analysis methods.
Strong ability to collaborate in a multi-discipline team and provide technical guidance.
Deep understanding of first principles related to structures and materials.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test engineering teams throughout the design lifecycle.
Perform structural analyses using classical hand calculations and finite element analysis for composites and metals.
Conduct linear and non-linear structural analysis, including eigenvalue and modal finite element analysis using ANSYS and NX Nastran.
Develop test requirements to gather adequate data for analysis correlation.
Validate finite element analysis results with hand calculations and test data.
Review internal and external analyses for accuracy and compliance.
Work with engineers to define material properties and modifications to meet structural requirements.
Document strength and stability margins according to program safety factors.
Benefits
Generous health, dental, and vision plans with low deductibles.
Parental leave for new parents.
Educational reimbursement for professional development.
Short-term disability coverage.
Flexible PTO options to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
SUMMARY
As a Analysis Engineer on the Mechanical Engineering Team, you will be responsible for analysis of various structures across multiple projects including spacecraft, launch vehicle structures, and launch and test ground support equipment. You will use your knowledge of structural analysis to improve previous designs and influence new designs by minimizing weight and at the same time ensuring conformance to program and customer strength and stability requirements. You will leverage testing of hardware to correlate and validate analysis models.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test engineering to develop hardware throughout the design lifecycle
Perform structural analyses by classical hand calculation and finite element analysis for composites and metals.
Perform linear and non-linear structural analysis, eigenvalue buckling analysis, non-linear buckling analysis, and modal finite element analysis using ANSYS and NX Nastran.
Develop test requirements to ensure adequate data for analysis correlation.
Validate finite element analysis with hand calculations and test data.
Review internal and external analyses.
Work with responsible and systems engineers to define required material properties and part modifications to meet structural requirements.
Write strength and stability margins to required program safety factors.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Master's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or civil engineering and 2+ years of relevant experience, or 5+ years with a Bachelor's Degree.
Proficient with analytical simulation software and hand calculations for structural analysis.
Familiarity with aerospace standard analysis methods.
Ability to effectively work in a multi-discipline team and provide technical guidance and insight.
Exceptional comprehension of first principles related to structures and materials.
Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.
About Firefly Space Systems
Firefly Space Systems was an American aerospace manufacturer based in Cedar Park, Texas. The company was founded in 2013 with the goal of developing low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. Firefly's Alpha rocket was designed to carry payloads of up to 1,000 kg to low Earth orbit. The company was acquired by EOS Launcher in 2017 and is now known as Firefly Aerospace. Firefly Aerospace is continuing the development of the Alpha rocket and is also working on a larger rocket called Beta, which is designed to carry payloads of up to 8,000 kg to low Earth orbit. Firefly Aerospace is committed to providing affordable access to space for small satellite operators.
