Senior Propulsion Structural Analyst (Aerospace)

Location: Colorado, USA

Hiring range: $132,000–$198,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures rockets, including the Terran R launch vehicle and its propulsion systems.

What you will do

• Perform thermal, structural, dynamic, and durability analyses for Aeon-R engines and subsystems.
• Analyze 3D-printed engine components, complex mechanical assemblies, and the structural integrity of fully integrated engine assemblies.
• Guide design decisions and ensure reliability and performance requirements are met.
• Collaborate with mechanical designers and manufacturing engineers on engine and vehicle programs.
• Develop and execute development and qualification tests, including test article integration, instrumentation setup, and data processing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field.
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably with complex engineering systems.
• Experience with finite element analysis.
• Experience with computer-aided design software.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to follow through.
• Strong drive to deliver on ambitious schedules.

Nice to have

• Experience designing liquid propulsion components and systems.
• Experience with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and ANSYS Workbench.
• Familiarity with industry best practices.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Autonomy, ownership, and accountability across the propulsion team.
• Collaboration across propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, and corporate functions.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave, parental leave, and an annual learning and development stipend.
• Equal opportunity workplace committed to diversity and inclusion.