Senior Spacecraft Structural Analyst (FEMAP/NASTRAN)

AST & Science, LLC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile seeks a seasoned mechanical engineer specializing in spacecraft structural analysis to develop FEM models using FEMAP and NASTRAN and to assess load cases with an emphasis on margins of safety for space vehicle structures.

You will collaborate across disciplines to support architecture concept evaluation, conduct trade studies, and translate load states into static qualification testing for both composite and metallic structures. Domestic and international travel is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on spacecraft structural analysis experience.
• Experience with composite space structures.
• Ability to identify critical loads for CLA and margins of safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural analysis of space vehicles and calculate margins of safety.
• Build finite element models and run static and quasi-static analyses for composites and metals.
• Translate load states into static qualification testing of assemblies.
• Support architecture evaluation and lead trade studies.
• Disclose non-conformance issues and participate in material/failure reviews.

Skills

Spacecraft structural analysis

Finite element modeling

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Independent problem solving

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS degree preferred

Tools

FEMAP

NASTRAN

Job description

AST SpaceMobile seeks a seasoned mechanical engineer specializing in spacecraft structural analysis to develop FEM models using FEMAP and NASTRAN and to assess load cases with an emphasis on margins of safety for space vehicle structures.

You will collaborate across disciplines to support architecture concept evaluation, conduct trade studies, and translate load states into static qualification testing for both composite and metallic structures. Domestic and international travel is required.