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Space Flight Dynamics Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation
El Segundo, CA · Chantilly, VA · Colorado Springs, CO · Albuquerque, NM
As a core component of EED, the Earth Orbit Flight Dynamics Department (EOFDD) provides space flight mechanics expertise for launch vehicles and space vehicles. Relevant skills include…
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Structural Mechanics Project Engineer
The Aerospace Corpor
Colorado Springs, CO
- $129,000 to $193,500 USD / year
…control; orbital mechanics; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic…
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Head of Ground Test
Whisper Aero
Crossville, TN
Whisper Aero is seeking a hands-on Head of Ground Test to lead the team, resources, and processes behind our electric propulsion testing. This role reports to the VP of Engineering…
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Flight Dynamics Engineer
The Aerospace Corpor
Colorado Springs, CO
- $129,000 to $249,600 USD / year
A core component of EED are three departments focused on flight dynamics, the Earth Orbit Flight Dynamics Department (EOFDD), the Emerging Missions Flight Dynamics Department (EMFDD), and…
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Staff Structural Dynamics Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Melbourne
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is hiring a Staff Structural Dynamics Engineer (Level 5) to join our Vehicle Engineering team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position…
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Flight Dynamics Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation
El Segundo, CA · Huntsville, AL · Chantilly, VA · Colorado Springs, CO · Albuquerque, NM
A core component of EED are three departments focused on flight dynamics, the Earth Orbit Flight Dynamics Department (EOFDD), the Emerging Missions Flight Dynamics Department (EMFDD), and…
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Aerospace Software Testbed Development Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation
El Segundo, CA
…propulsion; thermal control; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic…
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Staff Structural Dynamics Engineer
CORP-Corporate Office
United States
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is hiring a Staff Structural Dynamics Engineer (Level 5) to join our Vehicle Engineering team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position…
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Engineering Intern – Mechanical, Aerospace (Fall/Winter)
Maglev Aero Inc.
Boston, MA
…aerospace engineering. They will work under the direction of a lead engineer to develop and implement project deliverables. Project sizes will vary and will consist primarily of mechanical,…
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Aero/Flight Science Engineer IV
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
Roseville, CA
6+ years lead engineer experience in the aerospace industry.
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2027 Emerging Mission Flight Dynamics Engineer
The Aerospace Corpor
Colorado Springs, CO
- $100,000 to $140,000 USD / year
As a core component of EED, the Emerging Missions Flight Dynamics (EMFD) Department provides flight mechanics expertise for the cislunar domain, multi-objective "traveling salesman"…
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Project Engineer
GE Aerospace
Bohemia, NY
- $134,000 to $178,000 USD / year
This is a project lead and individual contributor role at the center of hypersonic propulsion development. As Project Engineer, you will work with the Program Manager to lead the design and…
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Senior Aero-Mechanical Engineer
York International Corp.
United States
As a member of the Advanced Aero-Mechanical Engineering Team, you will play a key role in developing next-generation centrifugal compressor technologies used in industry-leading HVAC and…
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Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer
Radiance Technologies, Inc.
Huntsville, AL
Radiance Technologies, a rapidly growing employee-owned company, is seeking an experienced Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer to lead the structural, thermal, and aerodynamic design, analysis,…
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Project Engineer
Innoveering, LLC
United States
- $134,000 to $178,000 USD / year
This is a project lead and individual contributor role at the center of hypersonic propulsion development. As Project Engineer, you will work with the Program Manager to lead the design and…
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Lead Structural Engineer
RocketForce Technologies LLC
Los Angeles, CA · Jupiter, FL
We are seeking a Lead Structures Engineer to provide technical leadership in structural analysis and development across aerospace programs. This role leads strength, fatigue, fracture…
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Thermostructures Rocket Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation
El Segundo, CA
…control; orbital mechanics; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic…
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Staff Aerodynamics Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Melbourne
In this role you will serve as the Staff Aerodynamics Engineer lead, integrating Flight Sciences discipline inputs into a cohesive, technically sound message. You will draw on your…
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2027 Trajectory Optimization Engineer
The Aerospace Corpor
Colorado Springs, CO
- $86,600 to $150,400 USD / year
As a core component of EED, the Emerging Missions Flight Dynamics (EMFD) Department provides flight mechanics expertise for the cislunar domain, multi-objective "traveling salesman"…
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Staff Aerodynamics Engineer
CORP-Corporate Office
United States
In this role you will serve as the Staff Aerodynamics Engineer lead, integrating Flight Sciences discipline inputs into a cohesive, technically sound message. You will draw on your…
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2027 Trajectory Optimization Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation
Colorado Springs, CO · El Segundo, CA · Chantilly, VA · Albuquerque, NM
As a core component of EED, the Emerging Missions Flight Dynamics (EMFD) Department provides flight mechanics expertise for the cislunar domain, multi-objective “traveling salesman”…
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Fluid Systems Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation
El Segundo, CA
Our Fluid Systems Section within our Fluid Mechanics Department in VSD is at the forefront of fluid dynamics research, merging advanced experimental, computational, and theoretical…
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PMA-226 Contracted Air Services Class Desk, Interdisciplinary (Mech/Aero) Engineer
Naval Air Systems Command
Cherry Point, NC
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2027 Aerospace Software and Simulation Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation
El Segundo, CA
…propulsion; thermal control; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic…
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Systems Engineer I
Amro Fabricating Corporation
Mukilteo, WA
…years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space…

RocketForce Technologies LLC

Lead Structural Engineer

Los Angeles, CA, United States
Jupiter, FL, United States

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Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 22, 2026

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Lead Structures Engineer to provide technical leadership in structural analysis and development across aerospace programs. This role leads strength, fatigue, fracture mechanics, and structural dynamics efforts to ensure designs meet performance, safety, and qualification requirements. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in aerospace structural analysis and has a strong track record of leading complex technical work from concept through validation. This individual will guide analysis execution, support design decisions, and ensure high-quality technical deliverables for internal and external stakeholders. This position requires a hands-on technical leader who can balance detailed analytical work with team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and program execution. The successful candidate will be proactive, organized, and highly effective at mentoring others while driving analysis efforts to completion. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping structural integrity, technical excellence, and engineering capability within a growing aerospace organization.

Essential Functions:

Technical Leadership

Lead structural analysis activities across development programs, including strength, fatigue, and fracture mechanics assessments.
Provide technical oversight and peer review for structural and dynamic analyses to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with program requirements.
Support the development of structural solutions that satisfy performance, reliability, and certification or customer expectations.
Serve as a key technical resource to Engineering, Program Management, Test, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.

Structural and Dynamic Analysis

Perform and guide advanced analyses involving static strength, fatigue life, fracture mechanics, and durability.
Lead structural dynamics work including modal, random vibration, and shock analysis.
Develop system-level models and derive structural loads and component environments.
Interpret analysis results and provide clear recommendations to support design maturity and risk reduction.

Program Execution

Establish and manage analysis plans, priorities, and schedules to support program milestones.
Take ownership of analysis scope and execution, ensuring work is completed efficiently and on time.
Identify technical risks, constraints, and resource needs early, and work with stakeholders to resolve issues.
Support design reviews, test planning, failure investigations, and qualification efforts as needed.

Communication and Collaboration

Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external customers to communicate structural requirements, assumptions, results, and recommendations.
Prepare and present clear, well-supported technical documentation, reports, and briefing materials for internal and customer meetings.
Contribute to technical discussions with credibility and confidence, supporting program decisions with sound engineering analysis.

Team Development

Mentor and support the development of other engineers through coaching, technical guidance, and peer review.
Promote strong engineering practices, analytical rigor, and continuous improvement within the team.
Help build team capability by sharing knowledge, improving methods, and supporting less experienced team members.
Job Requirements:
Comprehensive knowledge of advanced methods for strength, fatigue, and fracture mechanics analysis
Skilled with structural dynamic analysis (modal, random vibration, shock), system level modeling, derivation of loads as well as component environments
Strong ability to perform, lead, and oversee / peer review structural and dynamic analysis
Proactive in establishing and managing analysis schedules; ability to take ownership to ensure plans are efficiently executed to completion
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external customers
Highly experienced in preparing and presenting comprehensive and well-supported technical analyses, documentation, and materials for both internal and external customer meetings
Strong ability to take the initiative in mentoring and aid in the development of other analysts
Preferred Skills:
ANSYS Workbench
ANSYS APDL
NASGRO
Matlab
Python
Willingness to cross-train in Aero-Thermal-Fluids analysis
Excellent communication and technical writing ability

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