Senior Space Mechanical Analysis Lead

Sky Mavis; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Three weeks of paid vacation per year

Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions

Educational reimbursement opportunities

Job summary

Lunar Outpost in Golden, Colorado, is seeking a Senior Staff Mechanical Analyst to lead a team responsible for mechanical analysis in a dynamic startup environment. This role demands significant technical expertise and leadership in developing analytical models for spaceflight systems.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 10 years of related experience. You will collaborate across teams to improve designs and ensure compliance with NASA standards. Competitive benefits are offered including health coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of applicable experience performing mechanical analysis on spaceflight systems.
• Experience leading analysis teams.
• Self-motivated and focused on meeting critical deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality analytical models of vehicles/mobility platforms.
• Perform mechanical analysis in quick-turn, rapid development environments.
• Oversee work to ensure high-quality outputs.

Skills

Expertise in Finite Element Modeling software

Proficiency in interpreting various loading profiles and test data

Familiarity with dynamic/kinematic analysis techniques

Excellent organization and time management skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline

Tools

ANSYS

FEMAP

MATLAB

LS-DYNA

SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software

Job description

Lunar Outpost in Golden, Colorado, is seeking a Senior Staff Mechanical Analyst to lead a team responsible for mechanical analysis in a dynamic startup environment. This role demands significant technical expertise and leadership in developing analytical models for spaceflight systems.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 10 years of related experience. You will collaborate across teams to improve designs and ensure compliance with NASA standards. Competitive benefits are offered including health coverage and retirement plans.