Senior Spacecraft Structures Engineer (Hybrid)

Intuitive Machines; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanteris Space Systems in Mountain View, CA seeks a Sr. Structural Analysis Engineer to perform structural analyses on spacecraft structures and subsystem assemblies, including static, dynamic, and thermal stress analyses.

You will run FEA with FEMAP or Patran, develop load cases for on-orbit operations and launch environments, design and execute structural test programs, collaborate with design and manufacturing teams, and document results for technical reviews. Applicants must be a U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil or other engineering field; four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
• 5 years of experience; a master’s degree may account for two years of experience
• Proficiency with FEMAP or Patran
• Knowledge of structural testing, and basic structural analysis concepts such as strength of materials, stress analysis, and structural dynamics
• Familiarity with advanced composite materials

Responsibilities

• Perform static, dynamic and thermal stress analyses of spacecraft structures and subsystems
• Conduct finite element analysis (FEA) and classical hand calculations to evaluate metal, non-metallic, and composite structures
• Provide technical inputs to mechanical designs and support manufacturing related structural issues
• Develop comprehensive load cases for on-orbit operations, launch environments, test conditions and ground handling scenarios
• Design and execute structural test programs, including static and dynamic testing, to validate analytical predictions and design integrity
• Collaborate with design engineers, manufacturing team and cross-disciplinary subsystems to solve complex problems
• Consolidate analysis results into clear technical documentation
• Write test reports and present in technical reviews

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil or other engineering field

Tools

FEMAP

Patran

Job description

Lanteris Space Systems in Mountain View, CA seeks a Sr. Structural Analysis Engineer to perform structural analyses on spacecraft structures and subsystem assemblies, including static, dynamic, and thermal stress analyses.

You will run FEA with FEMAP or Patran, develop load cases for on-orbit operations and launch environments, design and execute structural test programs, collaborate with design and manufacturing teams, and document results for technical reviews. Applicants must be a U.S.