Senior Structure and Dynamics Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama.

📋 Description

• Assist in the design, development, and manufacturing of solid rocket motors for Long Wall’s interceptor system.

• Conduct structural analysis to fulfill technical specifications and validate or inform designs.

• Create, enhance, and validate computational methods and tools for solid rocket propellant grains, nozzle components, and motor cases.

• Execute stress analysis of propellant grains, composites, and elastomeric materials.

• Carry out coupled transient thermal-stress analysis of nozzles and igniters.

• Assess the dynamic response of SRMs to shock, vibration, and other external factors.

• Evaluate and interpret static fire and flight test data.

• Review and supervise the structural analyses conducted by suppliers.

• Act as the technical authority for SRM stress and dynamic response matters.

• Establish requirements and verify adherence throughout development and production phases.

• Prepare, present, and elucidate technical findings to government partners, customers, and suppliers.

• Collaborate with teams in propulsion, ballistics, aerodynamics, guidance and control, manufacturing, and systems engineering.

• Ensure alignment with system-level performance, technical baselines, and program objectives.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field, or equivalent experience in complex aerospace or defense development.

• Over 5 years of experience with solid rocket motors or other propulsion systems.

• Expertise in Abaqus, Ansys, or similar finite element analysis software.

• Proficient in MATLAB, Python, C++, FORTRAN, or other relevant programming languages.

• Experience in conducting structural analysis of viscoelastic and hyperelastic materials, composites, and metals.

• Experience in performing transient thermal-structural analysis of components.

• Eligibility for Secret clearance.

• Must possess US person status, including US citizens, U.S. permanent residents, individuals who have been granted U.S. asylum, or those admitted under U.S. refugee status.

• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in fast-paced environments that merge private-investment-driven development with government testing requirements.

• Capability to interpret engineering documents, requirements, and configurations and translate them into actionable tasks.

• Strong organizational and communication abilities.

• Ability to align engineering teams, identify risks early, and maintain clarity across disciplines.

• Skill in collaborating across technical disciplines with technical authorities, customers, and suppliers.

• National security suitability screening to be conducted post-acceptance of the offer.

• Capacity to sit or stand for extended durations.

• Ability to utilize a computer and communicate effectively in person, via telepresence, and by phone.

• Willingness to travel between Long Wall locations as necessary.

• A graduate degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering with a specialization in structures and dynamics is preferred.

• Experience in supporting missile defense, launch vehicle development, aerospace hardware integration, or other technically complex systems is preferred.

• Familiarity with requirements flow-down, verification planning, ICD management, and configuration control is preferred.

• Previous experience in a hybrid program environment is preferred.

• Ability to convert ambiguous technical requirements into actionable work is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Heavily subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance plans provided by the employer.

• Long Wall covers life insurance and long-term disability (LTD) insurance.

• 4% matching contribution for 401k plans.

• Student loan repayment assistance program available.

• Paid parental leave offered.

• Family planning assistance program included.

• Long Wall provides a paid financial wellness program.

• Paid time off for non-exempt employees and a flexible vacation policy for exempt employees.

• Equity opportunities offered.