EVONA ยท 10 hours ago
Senior Structures Engineer
EVONA is building next-generation spacecraft infrastructure aimed at creating a repeatable and reliable environment in orbit. The Senior Structures Engineer will be responsible for owning spacecraft primary and secondary structures, taking them from concept through flight and reflight while working closely with technical leadership in a fast-moving environment.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Design and analyse lightweight metallic and composite structures
Own vehicle layout, interfaces, and structural trade studies
Deliver FEM for launch provider and vehicle-level analysis
Support integration, test, GSE design, and qualification
Define test requirements for qualification and acceptance
Work directly with vendors, partners, and stakeholders
Qualification
Required
8+ years in spacecraft, launch, or re-entry structures
Proven ownership of flight hardware from concept to delivery
Strong FEA capability (static, dynamic, transient)
Hands-on build, integration, and test experience
Excellent fundamentals in structures, materials, and manufacturing
Confident with GD&T and 3D CAD (NX preferred)
Preferred
Startup or early-stage environments
Reusable or hot structures
Fatigue and composites