Senior Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer

Insider, Inc.; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Discretionary bonuses

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Insider, Inc. is looking for a Structural Analysis Engineer in Bothell, WA, to manage spacecraft structure verification through finite element analysis and first-principles calculations. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in structural analysis, using FEMAP/Nastran or Siemens Simcenter 3D, and proficiency in Python. This role includes collaborating with cross-functional teams and developing automation tools for analysis. Compensation includes salary, medical benefits, and stock options.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years experience in spacecraft structural analysis or substantiation roles.
• Experience performing stress, deflection, buckling, and margin of safety assessments.
• Proficiency with Python and MATLAB for automation.

Responsibilities

• Own structural finite element model for spacecraft structures.
• Perform stress, deflection, stability analyses using FEM.
• Develop Python-based tools to automate analysis workflows.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Python

Structural Verification

Stress Analysis

Buckling Assessment

FEMAP/Nastran

MATLAB

Version Control (Git)

Education

BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEMAP/Nastran

Siemens Simcenter 3D

Job description

Insider, Inc. is looking for a Structural Analysis Engineer in Bothell, WA, to manage spacecraft structure verification through finite element analysis and first-principles calculations. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in structural analysis, using FEMAP/Nastran or Siemens Simcenter 3D, and proficiency in Python. This role includes collaborating with cross-functional teams and developing automation tools for analysis. Compensation includes salary, medical benefits, and stock options.