Astra

Staff Structural Analyst

Alameda, CA · Staff+ · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$160k-$220kDetected 16 days ago

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About the role

Technical Leadership & Execution: Act as the principal subject matter expert and technical authority for all high-fidelity engineering analyses (FEA, CFD, thermal, kinematic, multi-physics).
Methodology & Standards: Define, standardize, and institutionalize best practices, tools, and methodologies for engineering analysis across all programs.

This role will set the technical standard for analysis methodologies, lead the most challenging technical investigations, and serve as the company's principal expert in relevant analytical domains (e.g., structural, thermal, fluid dynamics, propulsion performance).
This is a hands-on role focusing on technical excellence, mentorship, and critical design review leadership.
Personally lead and execute the most critical and complex analyses to drive primary design decisions for launch vehicle and spacecraft propulsion systems.
Lead internal design review boards (PDR, CDR) specifically focused on analysis fidelity and margin assessment.
Partner closely with Design, Manufacturing, Test, and Safety teams to ensure analysis models accurately reflect real-world boundary conditions, material, and manufacturing tolerances.
Develop training materials and conduct internal seminars to raise the overall technical competency of the analysis team.
Establish and drive the use of advanced methods for quantifying uncertainty and margin in analytical models, feeding into system-level reliability assessments.

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in addition to any required company background checks and in compliance with applicable U.S. and California laws.
Master's degree or Ph.D. in Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
Minimum of 8 years of progressive, hands-on experience in engineering analysis within the aerospace, defense, or high-performance industry, with a significant focus on launch vehicles, spacecraft, or turbomachinery.
Expert proficiency in industry-standard analysis software packages (e.g., NASTRAN/Patran, Abaqus, ANSYS, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM ).
Familiarity with standard aerospace analysis requirements, standards, and safety factors (e.g., NASA, DoD, or FAA/AST guidelines).
Working knowledge of modern CAD systems (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, CATIA) and best practices for analysis model generation.

Geometric Modeling: Working knowledge of modern CAD systems (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, CATIA) and best practices for analysis model generation.
Define, standardize, and institutionalize best practices, tools, and methodologies for engineering analysis across all programs.
Ensure analyses are grounded in first principles physics and are appropriately validated against test data.

$160,000-220,000 The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base salary range in the San Francisco Bay Area and excludes additional earnings such as bonus and benefits.
If your salary requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply.
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position.
Here at Astra, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Astra's mission is to improve life on Earth from space by creating a healthier and more connected planet.

All jobs restricted by these regulations will be contingent upon the applicant's status as a documented U.S. Person or their ability to receive a trade license from the cognizant government agency; in addition to any req

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