Spacecraft Structural Analyst — Dynamic Loads & Thermal

Advanced Cooling Technologies Inc; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Job summary

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) is seeking a Structural Analyst in Anaheim, CA to support mechanical design efforts for defense and space applications. You will analyze launch, landing, and maneuvering loads, pressure containment, and thermal–mechanical stresses across studies from concept to prototype. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of engineering experience, a B.S.

or M.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, and meets ITAR’s U.S. person requirements.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience
• Must meet the definition of a U.S. person in accordance with ITAR requirements
• Strong understanding of engineering mechanics, including statics and strength of materials
• Experience in structural analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or similar)
• Proven ability to perform structural analyses, including both static and dynamic evaluations
• Experience in test planning, test execution support, and data analysis

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design and structural analyses—both static and dynamic—at the component, subsystem, and system level for advanced spacecraft applications
• Provide design recommendations based on analysis outputs that align with product manufacturability requirements
• Develop comprehensive test plans and supporting test execution and data interpretation
• Review, prepare, and release technical documentation with a focus on accuracy, clarity, and completeness
• Evaluate the impact of design or scope changes on cost, schedule, and technical performance, and communicate those impacts proactively
• Collaborate with cross-functional and multi-location teams, including engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel
• Manage project schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective execution of program objectives
• Maintain regular communication with customers to provide updates, address technical concerns, and align on program goals
• Support the Sales and Marketing team in efforts to acquire new bookings, including proposal development, and customer engagement

Skills

Statics

Strength of materials

ITAR compliance

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

M.S. in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

NASTRAN

Job description

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) is seeking a Structural Analyst in Anaheim, CA to support mechanical design efforts for defense and space applications. You will analyze launch, landing, and maneuvering loads, pressure containment, and thermal–mechanical stresses across studies from concept to prototype. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of engineering experience, a B.S.

or M.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, and meets ITAR’s U.S. person requirements.