Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer — FEA & Testing

Intuitive Machines; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health and welfare insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Lanteris Space Systems is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer in Mountain View, CA. You will perform structural analyses on spacecraft structures and subsystems, using FEMAP or Patran, and develop load cases for on‑orbit and launch environments.

Responsibilities include conducting FEA, designing test programs, and collaborating with design, manufacturing, and cross‑disciplinary teams to validate analytical predictions and ensure design integrity.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil or other engineering discipline or a related field. Four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degre
• 2 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 structural analyses which includes static, dynamics and thermal stress analysis
• 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 dynamics testing, to validate analytical predictions and design integrity
• Collaboration 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

Job description

Lanteris Space Systems is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer in Mountain View, CA. You will perform structural analyses on spacecraft structures and subsystems, using FEMAP or Patran, and develop load cases for on‑orbit and launch environments.

Responsibilities include conducting FEA, designing test programs, and collaborating with design, manufacturing, and cross‑disciplinary teams to validate analytical predictions and ensure design integrity.