Structural Analyst III – Lunar Permanence

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Structural Analyst III responsible for owning full-vehicle structural analysis for lunar vehicles. Collaborating with multiple teams to ensure structural integrity and performance during space missions.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeFlorida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $121,023 - $169,432 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

finite element modelingstructural analysisstress analysishand calculationsload path validationfracture mechanicsdamage tolerancefatigue analysisjoint analysiscomposite structures

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringtechnical documentationcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingattention to detailadaptabilitydecision-making

Tools & Technologies

Hyper-XFEA solverspre/post processing toolsagile development toolsverification plansdesign review presentationsmargin summariesstress reportsanalysis memostest correlation tools

Industry Keywords

aerospace engineeringspacecraftlaunch vehiclesflight hardwarestructural environmentsvibro-acousticsmodal testingstatic proof testingagile developmentqualification artifacts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own full-vehicle structural analysis from concept through qualification, including assumptions, modeling approach, documentation, and margin closure
Develop, maintain, and execute finite element models (FEM) at component, subsystem, and vehicle level; ensure model configuration control and traceability
Operate Hyper-X for analysis workflows and deliverables; integrate tool outputs into substantiation and reporting
Perform structural assessments across relevant environments, as applicable: Quasi-static and inertial loads, Coupled loads analysis (CLA) support, Modal, random vibration, sine vibration, acoustic, and shock response, Buckling, stiffness/deflection, load path validation
Create and review stress reports, substantiation packages, and certification/qualification artifacts (methods, results, margins, sensitivities)
Conduct hand calculations to validate FEM results and support rapid trades
Evaluate and uprate existing structures to carry higher loads, including: Identifying limiting load paths, local hot spots, and driving failure modes, Reanalyzing updated load cases and environments, updating margins, and documenting impacts, Recommending and substantiating reinforcement/redesign options (doublers, stiffeners, thicker gages, joint redesign, material changes, interface updates)
Supporting retrofit/repair dispositions and verification plans (analysis and/or test)
Partner with design, systems, loads & dynamics, thermal, manufacturing, and test to: Define analysis requirements and acceptance criteria, Support hardware builds and resolve nonconformances (MRB analysis support as needed), Drive structural risk retirement via testing and correlation
Support design trades (mass, stiffness, frequency, packaging, manufacturability) and provide actionable recommendations early in the design cycle
Mentor junior analysts and contribute to improving team standards, templates, and analysis best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil/Structural Engineering, or related field (M.S. preferred)
7+ years of professional experience performing structural/stress analysis for spacecraft, launch vehicles, satellites, aircraft, or similarly rigorous flight hardware
Demonstrated ability to lead/own analysis for a complex system through design phases and into qualification
Strong proficiency with FEM development and structural analysis methods, including boundary condition definition, load application, result interpretation, and model validation
Ability to operate Hyper-X and apply it effectively to deliver program-quality analysis outputs
Experience producing clear, review-ready technical documentation (stress reports, analysis memos, margin summaries) and presenting results at design reviews
Working knowledge of spaceflight structural environments and verification approaches (analysis vs. test, correlation, uncertainty factors)
Desired: Experience with space-rated structures (primary structure, load-bearing assemblies, appendages, mechanisms support structure)
Background in one or more of the following: Dynamics/pyroshock, vibro-acoustics, or CLA workflows
Composite structures (laminates, sandwich panels, ply-level allowables, failure criteria)
Fracture mechanics / damage tolerance / fatigue (as applicable to program standards)
Joint analysis (bolted joints, inserts, bonded joints), and interface load paths
Familiarity with typical aerospace FEA solvers and pre/post processing tools (in addition to Hyper-X)
Test correlation experience (modal test correlation, static proof/limit testing, vibe/acoustic correlation)
Comfortable working in an agile development setting with shifting priorities and rapid iterations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
Employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results