Senior Structure Analysis Engineer

Outpost; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Equity

Annual Performance-Based Bonus

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company match

Subsidized daily catered lunch

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Multi-Physics Analyst to own structural and thermal analysis of spacecraft. The role requires 8+ years of experience, with a focus on real flight hardware, and proficiency in ANSYS software. Responsibilities include leading analyses to support hardware disposition and collaborating with design and test teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of aerospace loading environments. Competitive compensation package offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience analyzing aerospace components.
• Mastery in structural or thermal analysis.
• Experience with hardware testing, flight qualification, and production.

Responsibilities

• Own structural analysis of spacecraft structures.
• Lead thermal analysis and evaluate operating margins.
• Support nonconformance resolution and root-cause analysis.

Skills

ANSYS FEM software proficiency

Aerospace loading environments understanding

Strong analytical skills

Communication with cross-functional teams

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Master's preferred in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

ANSYS

NASTRAN

FEMAP

Abaqus

Job description

Senior Multi-Physics Analyst (Structural / Thermal)

Location: Playa Vista, California (in-person, five days per week)

Outpost is pioneering Earth return logistics for space. We're building vehicles that can return payloads from orbit safely and precisely—enabling faster space‑based manufacturing, global delivery, and entirely new capabilities in the space economy. Our spacecraft is already backed by the U.S. government with multiple missions ahead. We’re a mission‑focused team, building with urgency, grit, and care for the work we do and the people we do it with.

The Role

We’re looking for a Senior Multi‑Physics Analyst to own structural and thermal analysis across flight hardware, from early design through flight readiness and production.

This role sits at the center of engineering decision‑making. You will be responsible for ensuring hardware is analytically sound, flight‑worthy, and properly dispositioned - working closely with mechanical design, avionics, test, manufacturing, and systems teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience, with at least 5 years analyzing complex aerospace components.
• Bachelors required, Masters preferred in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Proficiency in ANSYS FEM software (NASTRAN, FEMAP, Abaqus and similar acceptable).
• Senior‑level expertise in either structural or thermal analysis, with demonstrated proficiency in the alternate discipline.
• Strong experience applying analysis to real flight hardware - not just academic models.
• Deep understanding of aerospace loading environments, material behavior, and margin assessment.
• Experience supporting hardware through test, flight qualification, and production.
• Ability to work hands‑on in a fast‑moving, on‑site hardware environment and communicate technical results clearly to cross‑functional teams.
• Experience analyzing space‑rated avionics and structures is a plus.
• Is able to work independently with little guidance of more senior team members.
• Shows ability to develop new and relevant skills beyond core technical function.
• Is able to consistently identify and propose solutions to technical problems in their function.

Responsibilities

• Own structural analysis of primary and secondary spacecraft structures, including modal analysis, random vibration, static and quasi‑static loading, CTE and thermo‑elastic loading on flight structures and mechanisms, avionics enclosures, PCB and electronics assemblies.
• Lead or support thermal analysis to evaluate operating margins, gradients, and coupled structural‑thermal effects.
• Serve as a technical authority for hardware disposition: assess flight and test hardware prior to production, support nonconformance (NCR) resolution and root‑cause analysis, provide clear, defensible recommendations for accept‑as‑is, repair, or rework decisions.
• Partner closely with design and test teams to translate requirements into analysis models and to correlate analysis with test results.
• Contribute to analysis methodologies, best practices, and documentation that scale with the program.

Compensation

• 140,000 – 180,000, Salary may vary with experience
• Incentive Equity
• Annual Performance‑Based Bonus
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) with Company match
• Subsidized daily catered lunch, snacks and coffee

You must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.