Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field • A minimum of 15 years of experience in analysis and design • Expert knowledge of finite element analysis, structural dynamics, thermal environments, and problem-solving skills • Strong technical knowledge of complex vehicle packaging systems, including pressure vessels, thermal isolation, vibration isolation, and structural supports required to sustain environmental loads • Experience in specifying launch or space vehicle testing requirements of low/high cycle fatigue, fracture, creep, shock, and vibration response tests • Experience developing Maximum Predicted Environments (MPEs) for space vehicle components • Experience with component sensitivity analysis to random vibration and shock environments • Experience managing technical reporting, requirements, verifications, and certification documents • Experience leading complex aerospace development programs through the complete lifecycle from initial design and requirements definition to successful flight operations and mission completion • Proficient in simulation tools (such as ANSYS or NASTRAN) and CAD software (such as CREO, NX, Catia) • Experience with industry and regulatory requirements such as NASA-STD-5020, ANSI/AIAA S-080A-2018, JSC 65829, SMC-S-016 • Experience setting technical direction for complex systems, including conducting trade studies and system optimization analyses to evaluate low, medium, and high-performance technical architecture options • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Preferred Qualifications: • Master's or PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related field • Successfully designed, analyzed, qualified, and launched space vehicle hardware (including valves, turbomachinery, heat exchangers, and pressure vessels) • Knowledge and familiarity with fatigue and fracture mechanics • Experience in executing launch or space vehicle testing, including low/high cycle fatigue, fracture, creep, shock, and vibration response tests • Experience interpreting and applying SMC-S-016 vibration environments to large system models • Experience analyzing pneumatic/cryogenic pressure systems - including fluid fittings, flexible elements, welded tubing, weight critical pressure vessels, and separation critical fastened joints • Experience in resolving anomalies, conducting root cause analyses, presenting/dispositioning high-value mission-critical engineering significant non-conformances • Chairing at decision-making meetings.