Senior Spacecraft Structural Analyst (FEMAP/NASTRAN)

AST SpaceMobile; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile seeks a mechanical engineer with deep experience in the structural analysis of spacecraft. You will build FEMAP/NASTRAN models with emphasis on static and quasi-static load cases and define failure cases to calculate margins of safety for space vehicle structures.

The ideal candidate collaborates across disciplines to support architecture concept evaluation, trade studies, and testing. Requirements include a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years of hands-on analysis experience,

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• MS degree preferred for the senior level position.
• Minimum of 7 years hands-on experience in mechanical/structural analysis of spacecraft, including FEMAP and NASTRAN expertise.
• Experience with composite space structures.
• Able to identify critical loads to be recovered in the coupled loads analysis (CLA).
• Domestic and international travel required.
• This role requires U.S. citizenship due to ITAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural analysis of space vehicles, define failure cases, and calculate margins of safety.
• Build finite element models and run static and quasi-static analysis cases for both composite and metallic structures.
• Translate load states into static qualification testing of actual structural assemblies.
• Support architecture concept evaluation and lead trade studies.
• Disposition non-conformance issues
• Participate in material and failure review boards.

Skills

FEMAP/NASTRAN

Finite element modelling

Team collaboration

Excellent English

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MATLAB

CAD tools

Job description

AST SpaceMobile seeks a mechanical engineer with deep experience in the structural analysis of spacecraft. You will build FEMAP/NASTRAN models with emphasis on static and quasi-static load cases and define failure cases to calculate margins of safety for space vehicle structures.

The ideal candidate collaborates across disciplines to support architecture concept evaluation, trade studies, and testing. Requirements include a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years of hands-on analysis experience,