Spacecraft Structural Analyst

Zoomcar; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Xona is seeking a Structural Analyst to own the structural analysis, sizing, and verification of spacecraft hardware from concept through qualification testing and production release. You will develop FEMs, perform static/dynamic analyses, and document results for design reviews and flight qualification.

You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, test, and systems engineers to optimize mass, strength, and stiffness while meeting schedule targets, and you may travel to support off-site

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 1+ years of structural analysis experience (or equivalent)
• Proficiency with finite element analysis software (Femap/Nastran preferred)
• Experience developing finite element models and applying analytical methods
• Demonstrated understanding of structural sizing and designing for minimum mass with margins
• Experience performing strength assessments for metallic structures and mechanical joints
• Ability to independently drive technical work and communicate effectively
• Willingness and ability to travel to support off-site testing

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analyses of aerospace components and assemblies using finite element analysis (FEA) and classical hand calculations
• Support the design and optimization of primary and secondary structures for strength, stiffness, fatigue, and stability requirements
• Develop, refine, and validate finite element models for metallic and composite structures
• Evaluate structural performance under static, dynamic, thermal, vibration, and launch or flight loading conditions
• Develop structural analysis plans, reports, and verification documentation to support design reviews and flight qualification
• Support design reviews by communicating analytical results, assumptions, margins, and recommendations to multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Work closely with design, manufacturing, test, and systems engineers to improve structural performance while meeting mass, cost, and schedule targets
• Interpret test data and correlate analytical models with experimental results
• Support root-cause investigations and structural assessments for hardware anomalies and test failures

Job description

Xona is seeking a Structural Analyst to own the structural analysis, sizing, and verification of spacecraft hardware from concept through qualification testing and production release. You will develop FEMs, perform static/dynamic analyses, and document results for design reviews and flight qualification.

You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, test, and systems engineers to optimize mass, strength, and stiffness while meeting schedule targets, and you may travel to support off-site