2026 Structural Systems Engineer
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Job Location:
El Segundo, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 77000 - 90000
Posted on:
25-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations space programs solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space delivering innovative solutions that span satellite launch ground and cyber systems for defense civil and commercial customers. When you join our team youll be part of a special collection of problem solvers thought leaders and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly integration and test; and operational support. Comprised primarily of highly-trained mechanical and aerospace engineers VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance navigation and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments.
The Structural Mechanics Subdivision provides expertise in the areas of static and dynamic structures mechanisms environments and materials for government and commercial space applications. We are hiring a Structural Systems Engineer - Associate Member of Technical Staff.As part of our lean high-performance team you will collaborate with aerospace companies and laboratories across the country to deliver the next generation of space systems. Your work will enable our customer to make critical decisions and deliver critical national capabilities in space on time every time.
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our facility in El Segundo CA.
What Youll Be Doing
- Perform technical analysis of space vehicle pressurized systems and propulsion systems including pressure vessels lines/fittings manifolds valves bellows and separation systems
- Provide 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 the 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 engineering program offices and customers when necessary to scope plan and resolve technical issues
- Work within and across interdisciplinary teams to address cross-disciplinary issues
- Provide timely technical recommendations to line management and customers through technical briefings and reports
- Training and mentorship will be provided
WhatCorporateSkillsYoull Bring
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Must work well in a team environment
- Possess organizational time management and project management skills
- Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need
- Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors degreefrom an accredited college/university programin mechanical engineering aerospace engineering or a related technical field (pursuing or conferred within 12 months)
- 0-1 year of industry work experience
- Minimum GPA of 3.2
- Willing to travel occasionally to work locations or customer sites (approximately 20%) domestically or internationally
- This position requirestheability to obtain and maintain a securityclearance which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
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How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
- Masters or PhD degree from an accredited program in mechanical engineering aerospace engineering or a related technical field (pursuing or conferred within 12 months)
- GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Active security clearance
- Experience with finite element analysis approaches including FEMAP
- Experience with nondestructive test and evaluation techniques
- Experience with advanced structural fabrication approaches including composite structures and additive manufacturing
We offer a competitive compensation package where youll 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)
$77000 - $90000Pay Basis: AnnualLeadership Competencies
Our 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
We are all unique from various backgrounds and all walks of life yet one thing bonds all of us to each otherthe belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race age sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression colorreligiongeneticinformation marital status ancestry national origin protected veteran status physical disability medical condition mental disability or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If youre an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also reviewKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.
Key Skills
- Stress Analysis
- Structural Design
- Structural Engineering
- Structural Steel
- Mathcad
- Engineering designs
- Aerospace
- CAD
- Construction Documents
- Autocad
- Engineering Drawings
- Structural Analysis
- Layouts
- Catia
- ANSYs
About Company
Aerospace operates the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering.
