Ability to solve a variety of static and dynamic structural problems using physics-based analytical methods (hand calculations, in-house tools, and 3rd party commercial analytical tools)
Acceleration, shock, and vibration measurement and data interpretation of ground and flight tests
Modeling, simulation, and verification of spacecraft launch, in-space burns, and landing events
Finite Element Model development, refinement, validation, and correlation to tests
General loads development for spacecraft and related ground systems
Solid foundation of structural static/dynamic fundamentals
Support configuration development and trade studies
Femap, NASTRAN, and Matlab proficiency

Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace or civil engineering
5+ years of experience in the prediction/validation of low and/or high frequency structural dynamics and loads, in addition to finite element modeling
Solid foundation of structural static/dynamic fundamentals
Passion for spacecraft structural/environmental loads development/validation
Ability to solve a variety of static and dynamic structural problems using physics-based analytical methods (hand calculations, in-house tools, and 3rd party commercial analytical tools)
Spacecraft and launch vehicle loads development/validation experience preferred
Nastran superelement experience and coupled loads analysis (CLA) with launch vehicle preferred
Hyperworks, NASTRAN, and Matlab proficiency preferred
LS-Dyna proficiency preferred
Adams proficiency preferred
Wave6 proficiency preferred
SEA proficiency preferred

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

Structural Analyst III, Loads & Dynamics – Lunar Permanence

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