Top Structural Engineer Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

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.

Leads structural analysis for satellite systems and spaceflight hardware across design, qualification, production, and testing. Develops structural requirements, finite element models, simulations, analytical tools, test plans, certification documentation, and failure investigations. Coordinates cross-functional engineering teams, supports supplier hardware activities, verifies structural integrity, and reports test results to customers and regulatory agencies. The role is fully onsite in El Segundo, California, and requires eligibility for a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Provide hands-on structural design and repair support for the C-17 program at depot locations, interfacing with customers and senior engineers. Develop, modify, and document metallic and composite structural designs using 3D CAD and PLM tools, perform root cause/corrective action for discrepancy reports, support ASIP reporting, validate designs with analysis and test data, manage supplier activities, and assist teammates with NX/Teamcenter and product data requirements.

Perform FEA and hand calculations to evaluate and optimize UAV airframe structures. Conduct static, modal, fatigue, and vibration analyses, support structural test planning and data correlation, define loads and material properties, and produce structural analysis reports while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.

Perform finite element modeling and structural analyses (static, modal, fatigue, vibration) for UAV airframes; validate FEA with hand calculations and test data; develop test plans, define load cases and material properties, optimize structures for weight and strength, and document technical recommendations.

Perform finite element modeling and analyses (static, modal, fatigue, vibration) for UAV structures; validate results with hand calculations; support structural test planning, data analysis, load definition, and cross-functional design optimization to ensure lightweight, safe airframe performance.