Hybrid Spacecraft Structural Analyst: Leadership Path

Muon Space; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 212,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Muon Space in San Jose, CA seeks an experienced spacecraft structural analyst to own full lifecycle structural work from concept to test, with emphasis on rigor and data-driven decisions in a fast-paced startup environment.

You will perform linear/nonlinear static, modal, and random response analyses, correlate models to test data, and lead structural validation on-site three days per week. Travel may be required for tests.

Qualifications

• 10+ years (BS+10 / MS+8) in spacecraft or aerospace structural analysis
• B.S. or higher degree in an engineering field, preferably Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Exceptional attention to detail and critical thinking
• Experience designing and executing structural tests for spacecraft
• Extensive experience as an individual contributor structural analyst
• Software skills in one or more of Python, Matlab, Julia, C, C++, Fortran or similar
• Dedication to drawing conclusions on the most important factors and data
• Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new opportunities each week
• A desire to change the way the world understands and reacts to climate and environmental data
• Travel occasionally required to execute tests on-site with environmental test vendors

Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle ownership of structures from quick-and-dirty early analysis for conceptual design to detailed finite element modeling to test support
• Linear and nonlinear static analysis
• Modal, frequency, and random response analyses
• Model correlation to test data
• Root causes analysis
• Coupled loads analysis
• Scoping test plans and writing test reports
• Find solutions in line with the risk posture of the company and programs, suggesting alternatives to traditional approaches and specifying the risks associated with those options
• Make economically sound choices for the company while understanding the path to constellations. Find solutions balancing the need to quickly demonstrate capability with the need to deploy systems at scale (make vs buy trades, etc)
• Create quick concepts and models that can be used to discuss and spur inspiration on the team in early phases of programs.
• Establish engineering standards and tools for others on the team to help instill a culture of rigor and analysis in all aspects of mechanical design
• Define and drive mechanical/structural validation and test approach (establish factors of safety, identify no-test margins, design dynamics and static load tests, pre-test response predictions, coordinate with test venues and direct tests on-site, etc)
• Plan, execute and run post-test analysis and reduction on system-level and component vibration, shock and other mechanical tests

Skills

Python

Matlab

Julia

C

C++

Fortran

Education

B.S. or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Python

Matlab

Julia

C

C++

Fortran

Job description

Muon Space in San Jose, CA seeks an experienced spacecraft structural analyst to own full lifecycle structural work from concept to test, with emphasis on rigor and data-driven decisions in a fast-paced startup environment.

You will perform linear/nonlinear static, modal, and random response analyses, correlate models to test data, and lead structural validation on-site three days per week. Travel may be required for tests.