Firefly Aerospace
Analysis Engineer II/III (Spacecraft Structures)
Cedar Park, TX · Full-time · Posted Oct 22, 2026
- Experience
- Level 2: 3+ years with a Master’s Degree, or 5+ years with a Bachelor’s Degree. Level 3: 8+ years with a Master’s Degree, or 10+ years with a Bachelor’s Degree.
- Education
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or civil engineering, or a Bachelor’s Degree as specified in the experience alternatives.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Performs structural analysis of spacecraft, launch vehicle structures, and ground support equipment to improve designs, reduce weight, and verify strength and stability requirements.
What you'll do
- Perform hand calculations and finite element analyses for composite and metal structures, including buckling and modal analyses.
- Develop test requirements and validate analysis models against hand calculations and test data.
- Collaborate with design, manufacturing, test, and systems engineers; review analyses and document strength and stability margins.
What they ask for
- Proficiency with analytical simulation software and hand calculations for structural analysis.
- Familiarity with aerospace standard analysis methods.
- Exceptional comprehension of first principles related to structures and materials.
- For Level 3, ability to work effectively on a multidisciplinary team and provide technical guidance.
Tools
ANSYS, NX Nastran
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