Structural Analysis Engineer

Intuitive Machines; United States; On-site; USD 82,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Lanteris Space is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer to join our Mountain View team. You will perform structural analyses on spacecraft structures and subsystem assemblies, including static, dynamic and thermal stress analyses, and develop load cases for space missions.

Responsibilities include conducting FEA and hand calculations, designing structural tests, and collaborating with design and manufacturing teams to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil or related engineering field; four additional years of experience may substitute for a degree.
• 2 years of experience required; a master’s degree may account for two years of experience.
• Proficiency with FEMAP or Patran.
• Knowledge of structural testing, strength of materials, stress analysis and structural dynamics.
• Familiarity with advanced composite materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform static, dynamic and thermal stress analyses as part of structural analysis work.
• Conduct finite element analysis (FEA) and classical hand calculations for metallic, 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 dynamic testing, to validate analytical predictions and design integrity.
• Collaborate with design engineers, manufacturing teams and cross-disciplinary subsystems to solve complex problems.
• Consolidate analysis results into clear technical documentation.
• Write test reports and present findings in technical reviews.

Skills

Structural analysis concepts

Structural testing

Composite materials familiarity

Project management

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Spacecraft structures familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil or related engineering

Tools

FEMAP or Patran

Job description

Lanteris Space is currently seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer to join our team in Mountain View, CA. You'll be part of a challenging and fast-paced team, working on spacecrafts operating in earth orbits, deep space missions, interplanetary missions and much more. In this role, you will be responsible for performing structural analysis on spacecraft structures and subsystem assemblies.

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

Minimum Requirements

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Project management and team leadership roles
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiartiy with Spacecraft structures
• Familiartiy with fracture analysis
• Static and dynamics test experience
• Local candidates for hybrid work

Salary Range

• The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $71,000.00 - $119,000.00 annually.
• The base pay for this position within New Jersey is: $71,000.00 - $119,000.00 annually.
• The base pay for this position within Delaware is: $71,000.00 - $119,000.00 annually.
• The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $79,000.00 - $131,000.00 annually.
• The base pay for this position within California is: $82,000.00 - $136,000.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.

Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.