Top Structural Engineer Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Designs and supports civil and structural infrastructure for aerospace launch and test operations. Responsibilities include producing engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical reports; coordinating multidisciplinary requirements; supporting procurement, construction, commissioning, operations, and maintenance; reviewing construction documentation; and resolving technical issues. The role also coordinates projects, evaluates designs against applicable codes, and provides field and stakeholder support at launch facilities.

Performs structural analysis for spacecraft and mechanical systems, including modal, static, dynamic, thermal, fatigue, loads, stress, and finite element modeling. Supports spacecraft design, configuration, mass properties, qualification testing, drawing reviews, and analysis documentation. Works with structural models, environmental testing, materials, manufacturing processes, and subsystem deliverables. The role is fully onsite and requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

Performs structural and stress analyses for aircraft production and post-production modifications, determining structural integrity and margins of safety using classical methods, Boeing tools, and FEA. Develops design guidance, trade studies, integrated structural models, internal loads, and compliance documentation. Supports failure investigations, customer inquiries, regulatory coordination, technical issue resolution, and domestic or international travel. May lead and mentor analysts and support multiple programs.

Performs structural analysis and finite element modeling for satellite systems, spaceflight hardware, and ground support equipment. Responsibilities include developing structural requirements, analytical methods, simulations, test plans, certification documentation, failure investigations, supplier support, and verification of structural integrity throughout the product lifecycle. The role also coordinates cross-functional engineering activities and improves analysis processes and tools.

Leads multidisciplinary spacecraft structural and mechanical design integration from requirements through production support. Oversees design teams, system trades, payload accommodation, interface control, clearance verification, manufacturing integration, qualification testing, milestone reviews, nonconformance resolution, and emerging technology investigations. The role is fully onsite in El Segundo, California, and requires U.S. person status, eligibility for a U.S. security clearance, and a Secret clearance post-start.

Design and qualify Aeon-R combustion device hardware from concept through flight. Perform hand calculations and FEM (static, thermal, fatigue, damage tolerance), high-fidelity modeling, test data analysis, model anchoring, and risk assessment. Interface with hardware designers and define test objectives to validate models and verify hardware performance.