Staff Structural Analyst
Core
Staff Structural Analyst responsible for full lifecycle ownership of spacecraft structures from conceptual design to test support, balancing risk, cost, and performance for LEO satellite constellations.
Role type
Staff IC structural analyst (spacecraft systems)
Builds
LEO satellite constellations and optical payloads
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production ML models (Note: Corrected to 'production ML models' is wrong, should be 'physical/clinical work' or similar? No, the instruction says 'one of: ...'. The options are fixed. Let's re-read the instruction: 'Deliverable: <one of: production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work>'. This is a fixed list. The role is about spacecraft structures. None of these fit perfectly except maybe 'product features' if we consider the spacecraft a product, or 'infrastructure'. However, 'physical/clinical work' is for physical/clinical. 'product features' is for software usually. 'infrastructure' is for cloud/infra. 'research' is for R&D. 'client delivery' is for consulting. 'dashboards & analysis' is for data. 'production ML models' is for AI. This is a trick. The instruction says 'one of: ...'. I must choose one. The closest is 'product features' (the spacecraft is the product) or 'infrastructure'. But wait, the role is 'Structural Analyst'. They build models and test hardware. Let's look at the options again. Maybe I should map 'spacecraft' to 'product features' as the feature being built? Or 'infrastructure'? Actually, the instruction says 'what the team ships'. They ship spacecraft. 'product features' is the best fit among the limited options for a hardware product team, or perhaps 'infrastructure' if they build the launch infrastructure? No. Let's assume 'product features' covers the spacecraft hardware as a product. Wait, the instruction says 'one of: ...'. I will pick 'product features' as the spacecraft is the product being built.
Required skills
finite element analysis (FEM), modal and frequency analysis, random response analysis, dynamic environments definition, model correlation to test data, root cause analysis, coupled loads analysis, test plan scoping, risk vs cost decision making, make vs buy trade-offs, mechanical/structural validation, post-test analysis and reduction
Preferred skills
force limiting principles, opto-mechanical systems analysis, mechanical design, spacecraft design, instrument design, electronic instrumentation (DAQ, signal processing)
Technologies
FEMAP, ANSYS, Python, Matlab, Julia, C, C++, Fortran
Responsibilities
Perform linear and nonlinear static, modal, frequency, and random response analyses; correlate models to test data; define dynamic environments and execute structural tests; plan and reduce post-test analysis for vibration and shock; establish engineering standards and tools; drive make vs buy trades and risk posture decisions; create quick concepts for early design phases; coordinate with test venues and direct on-site tests
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with leadership/mentoring
