Sr. Structural Analysis Engineer

Lanteris Space is currently seeking a Sr. Structural Analysis Engineer to join our team in Mountain View, CA. This position can also be performed remotely within the U.S. 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

•           5 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

In support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings.  The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

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.

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.

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

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To apply, submit your application via the Lanteris Space Systems Career page.

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.