Internship conversion position for the Structural Systems Section is part of the Structures Department within the Structural Mechanics Subdivision of VSD.
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:- Space vehicle pressurized systems and propulsion systems, including pressure vessels, lines/fittings, manifolds, valves, bellows, and separation systems
- Offer technical consultation to management, customers, contractors, and government organizations in formulating and assessing test plans, procedures, objectives, and success criteria
- Develop and assess design and analysis criteria, requirements, and specifications for launch and space structures
- Contribute to the development and execution of test programs for development, qualification, and acceptance of launch and space structures
- Improve agility of the mission assurance process in assessing the structural integrity and survivability of launch and space structures
- Maintain state-of-the-art skills in activities related to design, evaluation, and testing of launch and space structures; skills include expertise in structural mechanics analysis techniques, failure criteria, composite design criteria, fracture and fatigue, damage tolerance, concept ideation and development, and advanced finite element analysis methods
- Communicate with both inter-organizational personnel, program offices, and customers when necessary to scope, plan, and resolve technical issues
- Coordinate with technical experts at contractor facilities to address and resolve concerns
- Work within interdisciplinary teams to address cross-disciplinary issues
- Keep management and customers informed of emerging risks
- Provide technical recommendations to line management and customers through technical briefing and reports
- Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed
- Training and mentorship will be provided
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:- Ph.D. degree from an accredited college/university program in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
- 0-1 year industry experience
- Prior internship at The Aerospace Corporation
- Experience performing finite element analyses
- Experience in structural mechanics such as nonlinear materials, plates and shells, energy and finite element methods, fracture, and fatigue
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time
- This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
- Transcripts
HOW YOU CAN STAND OUT:- GPA 3.5 or higher
- Active security clearance
- Design, qualification, and nonconformance assessment of pressurized systems including:
- Stage Tanks
- Pressure Vessels
- Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels
- Lines/Fittings, Flares, Bellows, Valves, and Manifolds
- Technical proficiency in several of the following areas:
- Fracture Mechanics and Fatigue Analysis (Damage Tolerance/Safe Life Analysis and Fracture Control)
- Additive manufacturing design integration, evaluation, and assessment
- Welded joint mechanical properties and analysis
- Nondestructive inspection criteria development
- Bonded and/or bolted joint failure criteria and analysis methodologies
- Composite structure failure criteria and analysis methodology
- Probabilistic analysis and uncertainty quantification
- Structural stability margin assessment
- Understanding of flight qualification strategies from a structural perspective
- Demonstrated ability to represent the physics of structures during the analysis idealization stage, and to translate results into a conclusive assessment
- Hands-on work which could include design, build, manufacturing and test of flight hardware
- Proficient with Nastran, Abaqus, or other commercial finite element tools
- Direct experience correlating finite element model predictions with test results
- Demonstrated ability to disposition hardware nonconformances
We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min - Max)
$120,000.00 - $140,000.00
Pay Basis: Annual
Leadership CompetenciesOur leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
- Operate Strategically
- Lead Change
- Engage with Impact
- Foster Innovation
- Deliver Results
Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Education assistance programs
- An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
