Spacecraft Structural Analyst – Dynamics & Testing

MOMENTUS Space; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Momentus Space is seeking a Structural Analyst Engineer to contribute to the mechanical and structural design of flight hardware and guide programs from assembly through test. The role requires comfort in a fast-paced environment and adapting to new challenges.

The candidate will perform unit- and system-level structural analysis, generate test specs, and collaborate with design teams to enhance spacecraft performance under launch and space environments.

Qualifications

• Experience with structural dynamics analysis and FEM tools.
• Knowledge of material selection for space hardware.

Responsibilities

• Structural analysis of spacecraft at unit and system levels using hand calculations and FEM.
• Provide design recommendations to improve spacecraft robustness.
• Create structural test specifications for components and payloads.
• Conduct mechanical testing including vibration, static load and shock tests.

Skills

Femap/Nastran

Structural dynamics

Launch/space env awareness

Independent work

Technical communication

Written and verbal communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics

Tools

Femap/Nastran (FEM)

Job description

Momentus Space is seeking a Structural Analyst Engineer to contribute to the mechanical and structural design of flight hardware and guide programs from assembly through test. The role requires comfort in a fast-paced environment and adapting to new challenges.

The candidate will perform unit- and system-level structural analysis, generate test specs, and collaborate with design teams to enhance spacecraft performance under launch and space environments.