Spacecraft Structures Analyst

Muonspace

San Jose, CA, United States
$150,000 - $175,000 py
On-site
Finite element analysis (fea)
Structural test design and execution
Spacecraft structures lifecycle ownership
The role requires full lifecycle ownership of structures from early analysis to detailed modeling and test support, finding solutions aligned with company risk posture

Job Summary

  • The role requires full lifecycle ownership of structures from early analysis to detailed modeling and test support, finding solutions aligned with company risk posture.
  • Responsibilities include making economically sound choices, creating early concepts, establishing engineering standards, and defining mechanical/structural validation and test approaches.
  • The company offers a comprehensive compensation package including salary, equity, medical, dental, vision, 401k, disability and life insurance, paid vacation, holidays, sick time, and parental leave.

Matching Summary

The role requires full lifecycle ownership of structures from early analysis to detailed modeling and test support, finding solutions aligned with company risk posture.

Salary

$150,000 - $175,000

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • Structural Test Design and Execution
  • Spacecraft Structures Lifecycle Ownership
  • Risk vs. Cost Decision Making
  • Supplier Interaction

Nice-to-have

  • Force Limiting Principles
  • Mechanical Design
  • Spacecraft Design
  • Instrument Design
  • Electronic Instrumentation Experience

Key Requirements

  • B.S. or higher in Engineering
  • Extensive FEA experience (FEMAP, ANSYS)
  • Spacecraft structural test experience
  • Extensive individual contributor structural analyst experience
  • Software skills in Python, Matlab, Julia, C, C++, Fortran or similar
  • Access to export controlled information

Work Rights

Must be a US person or eligible for export authorization

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