Senior Spacecraft Structural & Thermal Analysis Engineer

Outpostspace; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual performance-based bonuses

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive healthcare

Pet Friendly Office

Daily DoorDash lunch stipend

Job summary

Outpostspace in Playa Vista, California, is seeking a Senior Structure Analysis Engineer. This role involves owning structural and thermal analysis across flight hardware, collaborating with mechanical design and test teams.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in aerospace engineering, particularly in structural analysis of complex components. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as opportunities for growth in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience analyzing complex aerospace components.
• Proven experience performing linear and nonlinear FEA.
• Strong understanding of load paths and failure modes.

Responsibilities

• Own structural analysis of spacecraft structures.
• Perform analysis on flight structures and mechanisms.
• Contribute to analysis methodologies and documentation.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Structural Analysis

Aerospace Components

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or related

Tools

Nastran

ANSYS

Patran

Job description

Outpostspace in Playa Vista, California, is seeking a Senior Structure Analysis Engineer. This role involves owning structural and thermal analysis across flight hardware, collaborating with mechanical design and test teams.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in aerospace engineering, particularly in structural analysis of complex components. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as opportunities for growth in a mission-driven environment.