Espace
Mechanical Engineer — Structural Dynamics Analyst
Saratoga, CA · Vp
Work authorization required$90k-$150kDetected 56 days ago
ANSYSFEAStructural AnalysisSystems EngineeringMechanical DesignHardware DesignRF EngineeringCommunication
About the role
- Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable?
- E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of space-powered Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services.
- We're intentional, we're unapologetically curious and we're 100% committed to saving space, protecting our planet and turning connectivity into actionable intelligence.
Responsibilities
- Perform finite element analysis (FEA) using tools such as NASTRAN, ANSYS, or Femap to evaluate satellite structures for launch environments, including random vibration, sine sweep, shock, and acoustic loading.
- Collaborate closely with mechanical design teams to optimize mass and stiffness trade-offs, providing timely analysis feedback to inform design decisions and margin management.
- Develop, maintain, and validate finite element models throughout the design lifecycle, ensuring models are representative of the evolving hardware configuration.
- Correlate analytical models with structural test campaigns or other verification activities that validate structural predictions for the full flight assembly.
- Define and support structural test plans, including qualification and acceptance testing for launch loads, and provide analysis support during test execution and data review.
- Generate and maintain structural analysis reports, load budgets, and margin summaries in accordance with project requirements and applicable standards (e.g., ECSS, NASA-STD).
- Participate in design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) and present analysis results, assumptions, and conclusions to internal and customer stakeholders.
- You will lead structural and dynamic analyses across the full launch and flight environment, working closely with design, systems, and test teams to bring rigorous analytical discipline to every phase of development.
- This is a highly cross-functional role that sits at the intersection of analysis, design, and hardware verification.
- That's why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering, or a closely related field.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in structural dynamics analysis, preferably in a space, defense, or high-reliability hardware environment.
- Proficiency in at least one major FEA tool: NASTRAN (MSC or NX), ANSYS, or Femap.
- Working knowledge of launch load environments: random vibration, sine, shock, and acoustic.
- Familiarity with model correlation techniques and test-analysis correlation (TAC) methods.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical results clearly.
Nice to have
- Hands-on involvement in structural test campaigns - sine sweep, random vibration, acoustic, or modal survey testing.
- Familiarity with composite structures analysis and associated failure criteria.
- Experience working within a concurrent engineering or agile hardware development environment.
- Knowledge of thermal-structural interface analysis or multi-physics simulation.
- If that's your experience - then we'll be immediately wow-ed.
- Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space:
- Sustainability at our core
- Fair and honest workplace
Compensation
- $90k-$150k
Benefits
- Continuous learning and development
- Health and wellness care options
- We are fundamentally changing the design, economics, manufacturing, coverage limitations and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.
Company info
- An opportunity to really make a difference
Visa & Work Authorization
- E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role. #LI-HT1 Why E-Space is right for you: We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space.
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