Develop spacecraft descent GNC algorithms, sensor models, and navigation systems, using C/C++ and Python. Evaluate performance, support closed-loop and system-level testing, and apply failure mode analysis.
About this role
The Structural Design Engineer supports structural and thermal design for spacecraft system development, including landers and other transportation system elements.
Responsibilities include designing spacecraft structural components and conducting structural computational analyses. The role supports component design specifications, design reviews, trade studies, material and component selection, manufacturing process selection, and design validation through analysis evaluation and unit testing.
The engineer assists with test preparation, including test plans, reports, test-data analysis, and JIG designs for component and system tests. The role also evaluates non-conforming materials from design and analysis perspectives and prepares reports.
Additional work includes detailed spacecraft-system design for structural, thermal, and operational performance, including component layout; creating 3D models and manufacturing drawings; supporting spacecraft integration; evaluating assemblability; and traveling to test or integration sites. The position includes technical coordination with suppliers to resolve manufacturing issues and reports to the team lead and group manager.
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