Sr. Structural Engineer, Structural Test (Starship)

SR. STRUCTURAL ENGINEER, STRUCTURAL TEST (STARSHIP)

The Starship Structural Test team is responsible for testing the limit of Starship’s primary structure. We are seeking a senior structural engineer who will be both an individual contributor and a technical leader on large steel and steel-reinforced concrete structural systems. You will architect, perform detailed design and analysis on, and build structures to apply flight-like loads to Starship test articles. Due to the iteration speed and scale of the loads, you will be challenged to develop unique, fast-to-build, and cost-effective structures.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

As a member of the team, you can expect:

• A dynamic role contributing technical expertise in the design, analysis, and fabrication of large composite steel and concrete structures 
• Work with vehicle and test engineers to develop test structures from conception. Your designs won’t be isolated – they often interact directly with the rocket structure – so careful consideration of boundary conditions, load paths, and stiffness will be necessary
• Be responsible for fabrication planning and on-site fabrication support of your structures

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline 
• 5+ years of experience in the engineering of composite steel and concrete structural systems used in large buildings, bridges, nuclear containment, test systems, or other large-scale applications 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• An advanced degree in aerospace, civil/structural, mechanical engineering, or related field 
• Experience with nonlinear structural analysis for steel and concrete structural systems 
• Licensed Structural Engineering (SE) or Professional Engineering (PE)
• Knowledge of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Steel Construction Manual, American Concrete Institute (ACI) code 318, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7, and International Building Codes (IBC)
• Knowledge of ETABS, SAP2000, S-Concrete, ANSYS, FEMAP, or similar analysis design programs

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise 
• Schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required 
• Stand: Up to 6 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 6 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 3 hours per day
• Walk: Up to 10 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 10 hours per day
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 3 hours per day
• Upper body twist: Up to 3 hours per day
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees 6 hours or greater per day
• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review.