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Redwire Space
Structural Engineer Sr. Staff
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A Structural Engineer designs and analyzes engineering and construction projects to ensure they are safe and structurally sound. They often specialize in particular types of structures, such as buildings, bridges, pipelines, industrial, tunnels, vehicles, ships, aircraft, or spacecraft.
$118,829 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Join our team of innovators and get a chance to work alongside a team of talented, curious people that are passionate about designing and deploying solutions that are accelerating humanity's expansion into space. The talented innovators in Goleta, CA are a leading developer and provider of satellite mechanisms, deployable structures and booms and deployable solar array systems to the global space market. The team is revolutionizing spaceflight and are currently being utilized on missions with NASA, the Department of Defense, and commercial space companies. With many more exciting projects on the horizon our team could use your curiosity, passion, talent and experience to help us Build Above. Redwire Space Enterprises, INC is seeking a Sr Staff Structural Engineer to join our Structural Analysis team in Goleta, CA . This role focuses on loads and dynamics for advanced space systems, with an emphasis on finite element modeling and dynamic testing of large deployable solar arrays for spacecraft. Responsibilities Develop system‑level dynamic finite element models of deployable spacecraft structures using Ansys or Femap/Nastran Perform detailed modeling and analysis of composite and metallic structures, including sandwich panel configurations Support all phases of component and sub-component structural static and dynamic testing, including test planning, test procedures, on-site test execution, post-test data processing, and test reports Correlate analytical models with test results to validate structural performance Conduct piece‑part stress analyses (including bolted joints) and document in stress reports to support drawing release Review engineering designs and drawings, providing clear and actionable analysis feedback to the Design Engineering team Work closely with mechanical design, thermal, and systems engineering teams to ensure structural requirements are understood, traceable, and met Prepare and present technical reports, findings, and design review materials for internal and customer-facing reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.) Serve as a direct interface with customers, ensuring clear communication and alignment on technical issues and requirements Independently develop solutions and analysis approaches with minimal oversight Ideal Experience Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Systems, or related STEM discipline Creating finite element models using Nastran or Ansys based on CAD geometry making assumptions and simplifications to adequately represent the structure Vibration test experience (random vibration and sine) Ability to travel to support testing. Most of the travel is local but some overnight travel may be required Desired Skills 10 or more years of applicable experience Non-linear and transient FEA analysis Demonstrated ability to work under general direction, providing technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems Experience with dynamic environments such as launch loads, vibration, and shock Experience modeling solar arrays and other deployable space structures Experience with Thermal Desktop is a plus Experience working with NASA and other aerospace guidelines and specifications, for example: