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IC 2026 Structural Analysis Engineer
El Segundo, United States
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s 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, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
Internship conversion position for the Structures Department. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Resolve design and test issues/anomalies/challenges via detailed structural analyses of spacecraft and payloads including the core bus structure, bolted or bonded joint concepts, appendages, optical systems, booms, solar arrays, and deployables
- 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 space structures.
- Contribute to increased agility in the mission assurance process of assessing the structural integrity and survivability by recognizing and understanding the varying risk postures of different programs and actively monitoring evolving priorities
- Improve agility of the mission assurance process in assessing the structural integrity and survivability of space structures
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Maintain state-of-the-art skills in activities related to design, evaluation, and testing of space structures:
- Structural mechanics analysis techniques
- Failure criteria
- Composite design criteria
- Fracture and fatigue
- Damage tolerance
- Concept ideation and development
- Advanced finite element analysis methods
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Communicate with 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
- Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed
- Training and mentorship will be provided
What Corporate Skills You’ll 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:
- PhD degree from an accredited college/university program in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other discipline (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
- Prior internship at The Aerospace Corporation
- 0-1 year of industry work experience
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Experience performing finite element analyses
- Experience or coursework in structural mechanics such as composite materials, nonlinear materials, plates and shells, energy and finite element methods, fracture, and fatigue
- Willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time (as needed)
- This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US 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:
- Demonstrated ability to represent the physics of structures during the analysis idealization stage, and to translate results into a conclusive assessment
- Demonstrated experience with projectile impact modeling structures, to include considerations for progressive material damage
- Proficient with LS-DYNA, Nastran, Abaqus, or other commercial finite element tools, and familiarity with HyperWorks and Abaqus CAE pre/post processors
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and successfully execute solutions for technical assignments
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)
$125,000 - $140,000
Pay Basis: Annual
Leadership 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 other—the 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 equal opportunity 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, color, religion, genetic information, 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 you’re 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 email at . You can also review
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