Senior Structural Analyst

Responsibilities

• Own the modeling, structural analysis, and testing of components, subsystems, and entire spacecraft
• Perform analysis of complex assemblies to satisfy launch and on-orbit requirements
• Define structural load and test requirements for components and subsystems
• Lead vibration test campaigns for analyzed components and spacecraft
• Develop and define design best practices for future programs
• Mentor and train junior mechanical engineers
• Assist in recruiting and interviewing new teammates

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering (or equivalent)
• 4+ years of professional experience
• Strong Finite Element analysis skills (Femap/Nastran expertise preferred)
• Structural dynamics testing experience
• Experience correlating finite element models based on dynamics test data
• Experience mentoring junior engineers
• U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience analyzing and testing composite structures
• Experience defining vibration environments and running mechanical testing on spacecraft
• Ability to personally design, analyze, and procure complex mechanical assemblies
• Experience in synthesizing requirements and flowing them down to sub-scale verification builds
• Acoustics analysis and/or test experience

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($170,000 - $230,000 USD)
• Significant equity package via incentive stock options
• High-quality company-subsidized healthcare
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement planning
• Flexible PTO
• Free on-site catered meals

About the Company

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. We provide dedicated, secure networks to large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. Based in Northern California, we design, build, and operate our satellites from our 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters.