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 and develops high-fidelity models for spacecraft, mechanical equipment, deployable structures, and ground support equipment. Responsibilities include stress, modal, static, loads, acceleration, and environmental testing analysis; spacecraft design and mass properties support; structural qualification testing; drawing reviews; and documenting engineering processes. The role is fully onsite and supports spacecraft development through launch and operational lifecycles.

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.

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.