Spacecraft Structural Analyst — FEA & Aerospace

Viasat; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking an experienced structural analyst to perform detailed FEA of spacecraft structures, payload components, and electronic packaging. You will develop conceptual models, produce stress reports, and support design reviews, collaborating with mechanical, systems, and materials engineers to optimize hardware and ensure compliance with NASA, AIAA, and MIL standards.

The role requires 4+ years in spaceflight structural analysis, B.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in structural analysis of spaceflight hardware.
• Proficiency with Nastran (MSC or Simcenter): static, normal modes, buckling, frequency response
• Proficiency with Simcenter Femap modeling and post-processing
• Working knowledge of aerospace materials, processes, and parts
• Experience applying NASA, AIAA, ECSS, MIL standards
• Ability to generate high-quality analysis documentation

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed structural analysis of spacecraft primary and secondary structures, payload components, mechanisms, electronic packaging using FEA and hand calculations
• Develop conceptual structural models to support proposals and trade studies
• Produce stress reports and slide packages to support design reviews
• Evaluate structural impacts of design changes, materials, manufacturing processes, and interfaces
• Support structural testing activities, including test plan development, fixture design, correlation of FEMs, and verification of requirements
• Collaborate with mechanical design engineers, systems engineers, materials engineers, and thermal analysts to optimize hardware performance
• Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace standards, including NASA, AIAA, and military standards
• Communicate analysis results clearly to program teams, leadership, and external customers

Skills

Nastran

Simcenter Femap

Finite element analysis

Structural analysis

Documentation

Communication skills

U.S. citizenship

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

4+ years of relevant experience in structural analysis of spaceflight hardware

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

LS-DYNA

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

Viasat is seeking an experienced structural analyst to perform detailed FEA of spacecraft structures, payload components, and electronic packaging. You will develop conceptual models, produce stress reports, and support design reviews, collaborating with mechanical, systems, and materials engineers to optimize hardware and ensure compliance with NASA, AIAA, and MIL standards.

The role requires 4+ years in spaceflight structural analysis, B.S.