Structural Engineer
redwirespaceeurope
Warszawa, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland
Uncategorized
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70 pts
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Join the Redwire Space team in developing and fielding end-to-end innovative mission critical space system solutions for next generation space architecture. At Redwire, you will work closely with customers from concept development through mission operations to ensure mission success.
Where dreams and reality collide and the output is, out of this world. At Redwire Space, we are a team of dreamers and doers. Where the impossible becomes possible, and every day is an opportunity to learn and get one step closer to knowing the unknown. Join us on our mission to expand humanity’s presence in space.
Redwire is opening a new office in Warsaw, Poland and we have a current opportunity for a Structural Engineer. With many exciting opportunities on the horizon, Redwire is eagerly looking for your curiosity, passion for space, talent, and experience to help us Build Above.
Job description
As a structural engineer you are responsible for the structural integrity of the project you are working on. The items you are analyzing range from small handheld experiments to large rack sized experiments for the international space station and from small subsystems for various space applications to complete satellites and docking mechanisms.
You work closely together with systems engineers to ensure that the product meets all structural requirements. When necessary, you translate the obtained results in dedicated recommendations to improve the mechanical design from a structural point of view, this in close collaboration with the mechanical design team.
Your core task is to verify structures against various launch and orbital loads via simple hand calculations/ spreadsheets and FEMAP Nastran. The performed analysis must be properly documented via structural analysis and trade-off reports. The structural engineer is responsible for the management of the created FEM models to ensure traceability of the various performed analysis and calculations.
Further, you will take the lead in the preparation, execution, and reporting of structural tests. You correlate the test results with your analysis models and provide support in finding root causes when issues arise during testing.
You have a good attitude towards report writing and you are able to work in a structured manner, with a clear focus to get issues resolved in a cooperative spirit within a given time.
Desired skills/ experience/ knowledge
- You have a Master degree in a structural engineering related field (mechanics, mechatronics, aerospace…)
- A minimum of 5 years of working experience as a structural engineer with FEMAP Nastran or similar is mandatory
- A thorough understanding of failure criteria and - modes and their relation to various material allowables is required
- A good understanding of structural dynamics (Eigenmodes, sine vibration, random vibration…)
- A good understanding of bolted joints is required
- Hands-on experience with structural testing (static, vibration, shock) mandatory
- Knowledge on honeycomb panels is an asset
- A good knowledge of Microsoft office, in particular Microsoft word and Excel
- Knowledge of a programming language (VBA, Python, MATLAB) is an asset
- Fluency in English (speaking and writing) is an absolute must.
- We are looking for someone who is proactive, creative, enthusiastic, result-oriented, and a team player.
- Good communication skills, able to discuss directly with customers and finding good technical solutions while maintaining control over schedule and budget constraints.
- Passion for space. The space business is very rewarding and demanding, with very specific analysis and test methods.
Interested, but not sure you meet every single requirement? Research shows that men will apply to jobs when they meet only 60% of the requirements, but women and other minority groups may only apply if they're sure they meet 100%. If you were turning away because you don't meet 100%, well, we'd still like to hear from you - tell us how you're the best fit for the requirements you're sure you meet.
To accept positions and relocate to Redwire Space, candidates must
- have a police/criminal record check, that is not more than six months old.
- be approved by ITAR regulations.
- be uploaded to the greenhouse portal.
- apply directly or be uploaded by a recognized partner.
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