As a Senior Structural Analyst at Astranis, you will own the modeling, structural analysis, and testing of components, subsystems, and entire spacecraft. In addition to being a significant individual contributor, you will mentor and train junior mechanical engineers on such projects.
\nRole: Perform analysis of complex components, assemblies, and spacecraft to satisfy launch and on-orbit requirements Help define structural load requirements and test requirements for components and subsystems Lead vibration test campaigns for components, assemblies, and spacecraft that you have analyzed Develop and define design best practices for future programs Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team
\nRequirements: B.S. or M.S in mechanical, aerospace engineering or equivalent 4+ years of 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
\nBonus: Experience analyzing and testing composite structures Experience defining vibration environments and running mechanical testing on spacecraft and spacecraft components Demonstrated ability to personally design, analyze, and procure complex mechanical assemblies with 30+ components in aerospace or similar Experience in synthesizing requirements and flowing them down to sub-scale verification builds and testing Acoustics analysis and/or test experience
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\nDesigning, evaluating, procuring, assembling, and testing primary structure, bracketry, and mechanisms for Astranis spacecraft. Developing requirements for components and systems including loads, interfaces, and functional requirements. Performing mechanical and thermal analysis for spacecraft systems. Integrating parts and systems into the spacecraft by working together with the rest of the team, and documenting and developing procedures to improve the build process in the future. Assisting in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.
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\nWhat we offer:
\nAll our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is just one component of Astranis's total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.
\nAstranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.
\nBase Salary $110,000-$140,000 USD. U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
\nOur mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.
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