Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer

Intuitive Machines; United States; On-site; USD 82,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Lanteris Space is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer to join our Mountain View team. You will perform structural analyses on spacecraft structures and subsystem assemblies, including static, dynamic and thermal stress analyses, and develop load cases for space missions.

Responsibilities include conducting FEA and hand calculations, designing structural tests, and collaborating with design and manufacturing teams to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil or related engineering field; four additional years of experience may substitute for a degree.
• 2 years of experience required; a master’s degree may account for two years of experience.
• Proficiency with FEMAP or Patran.
• Knowledge of structural testing, strength of materials, stress analysis and structural dynamics.
• Familiarity with advanced composite materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform static, dynamic and thermal stress analyses as part of structural analysis work.
• Conduct finite element analysis (FEA) and classical hand calculations for metallic, 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 teams and cross-disciplinary subsystems to solve complex problems.
• Consolidate analysis results into clear technical documentation.
• Write test reports and present findings in technical reviews.

Skills

Structural analysis concepts

Structural testing

Composite materials familiarity

Project management

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Spacecraft structures familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil or related engineering

Tools

FEMAP or Patran

Job description

Lanteris Space is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer to join our Mountain View team. You will perform structural analyses on spacecraft structures and subsystem assemblies, including static, dynamic and thermal stress analyses, and develop load cases for space missions.

Responsibilities include conducting FEA and hand calculations, designing structural tests, and collaborating with design and manufacturing teams to resolve issues.