Firefly Aerospace engages in providing economical and convenient access to space for small payloads through the design, manufacture, and operation of reliable launch vehicles. Backed by Space Capital.
About the role
As the Lead Stress Analyst for Propulsion & Fluid Systems in the Mechanical Engineering department, you will provide technical leadership for the structural analysis of propulsion and fluid system hardware. You will own the structural integrity of engine and fluid-system components from early design through qualification and flight across multiple product lines. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Lead stress analysis of propulsion and fluid system hardware, including thrust chambers, feedlines, manifolds, valves, and pressurized components
- Perform and review static, thermal, dynamic, and durability (fatigue, fracture, and damage tolerance) analyses to guide design decisions and ensure strength, stability, stiffness, and life requirements are met
- Perform structural analysis using both finite element analysis (Ansys and/or Nastran) and classical hand calculations, and validate models against test data
- Define and improve analysis methods, standards, best practices, and material allowables for propulsion and fluid systems
- Generate interface loads and boundary conditions that drive sizing of downstream hardware
- Develop test requirements for qualification campaigns, correlate analysis models with test data, and support anomaly investigations and design improvements
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SUMMARY
As the Lead Stress Analyst for Propulsion & Fluid Systems in the Mechanical Engineering department, you will provide technical leadership for the structural analysis of propulsion and fluid system hardware. You will own the structural integrity of engine and fluid-system components from early design through qualification and flight across multiple product lines.
This is a technical leadership role. You will define analysis methods, drive the most complex and highest-risk analyses, set the technical direction for propulsion & fluid systems stress, and be a key voice in decisions on material allowables. You will provide technical guidance and mentorship to other analysts and review internal and external analyses. You will work closely with design, materials, manufacturing, and test engineers to deliver structurally robust, weight-efficient hardware that meets program and customer requirements. To be successful, you should be able to independently scope, execute, review, and defend structural analyses.
RESPONSIBILITES
- Lead stress analysis of propulsion and fluid system hardware, including thrust chambers, feedlines, manifolds, valves, and pressurized components
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