Senior Spacecraft Structures Analyst

Entangled Future; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

IonQ seeks a Senior Staff Structural Analyst for Spacecraft Engineering in San Francisco, CA. You will lead structural analysis for spacecraft hardware, ensuring flight safety and reliability under launch environments.

Join Capella, IonQ's national security and space-focused team, collaborating with engineers across disciplines to deliver robust, flight-ready structures for next-gen missions. 5+ years in aerospace structural analysis required; bachelor's in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of structural analysis experience in aerospace or spaceflight hardware.
• Ability to make technically sound decisions under schedule constraints.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Attention to detail with commitment to engineering excellence and flight safety.
• Ability to communicate complex structural concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of mechanics of materials, structural dynamics, and aerospace structural design.
• Knowledge of launch vehicle environments, coupled loads analysis, vibration, shock, and acoustic loading.

Skills

Structural analysis

Aerospace structures

Communication of complex concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Job description

IonQ seeks a Senior Staff Structural Analyst for Spacecraft Engineering in San Francisco, CA. You will lead structural analysis for spacecraft hardware, ensuring flight safety and reliability under launch environments.

Join Capella, IonQ's national security and space-focused team, collaborating with engineers across disciplines to deliver robust, flight-ready structures for next-gen missions. 5+ years in aerospace structural analysis required; bachelor's in a related field.