Senior Structure Analysis Engineer - Fall 2026

Outpostspace

Playa Vista, California, United States
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Structural analysis of primary spacecraft structures
Modal and random vibration analysis expertise
Static and quasi-static loading evaluation
** Outpostspace is seeking a Senior Structure Analysis Engineer to join their mission-driven team in Playa Vista, California. The role involves conducting structural and thermal analysis for flight hardware in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and growth within the space industry. **

Job Summary

  • Outpost is developing reusable vehicles to bring payloads home from orbit safely and precisely.
  • The Senior Structure Analysis Engineer will own structural and thermal analysis across flight hardware from early design through production.
  • Engineers at Outpost design hardware, test it, iterate on it, and watch it move toward flight in a collaborative mission-driven team.

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** Outpostspace is seeking a Senior Structure Analysis Engineer to join their mission-driven team in Playa Vista, California. The role involves conducting structural and thermal analysis for flight hardware in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and growth within the space industry. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Structural analysis of primary spacecraft structures
  • Modal and random vibration analysis expertise
  • Static and quasi-static loading evaluation
  • Thermo-elastic loading and CTE analysis
  • Flight hardware design through production ownership

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with avionics enclosures and PCB assemblies
  • Collaborative team environment in aerospace hub
  • Mission-driven culture focused on reusable vehicles
  • Ability to iterate hardware toward flight readiness

Key Requirements

  • Senior level experience in structure analysis
  • In-person work requirement in Playa Vista five days per week

Work Rights

Not specified

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