Zeno Power

Zeno Power

Principal Structural Analyst

Seattle, WA · Principal · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$145k-$185kDetected 15 days ago
AWSSolidWorksANSYSFEAStructural AnalysisGD&TMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringPower ElectronicsCommunicationCollaborationMentoringWriting

About the role

  • Company Overview Zeno Power is the leading developer of nuclear batteries - compact power systems that provide reliable, clean energy in frontier environments.
  • To bring this technology to market by 2027, Zeno is seeking out purpose-driven and innovative professionals who are comfortable working in a startup environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed mechanical and structural analyses of Radioisotope Power System (RPS) structures, subsystems, and components across all program phases-from early concept and prototype to qualification and flight hardware.
  • Evaluate mechanical performance against structural limits, regulatory requirements, and applicable design and pressure vessel codes (ASME BPVC, AWS D1.1, etc.).
  • Apply NASA structural design and verification standards (e.g., NASA-STD-5001, NASA-STD-5012, NASA-HDBK-7004, NASA-STD-7009) to ensure compliance with flight-class structural integrity, safety factors, and analysis documentation practices.
  • Document findings and provide guidance through clear, traceable analysis reports that conform with Zeno Power technical writing standards.
  • Provide oversight and mentorship to internal analysts, review vendor and partner analysis deliverables for technical accuracy, compliance, and quality consistency.
  • Provide input and guidance to mechanical design teams to inform component sizing, subsystem configuration, and material selection.
  • Collaborate closely with systems, materials, and test engineers to ensure robust, manufacturable, and testable hardware designs.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
  • To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.
  • The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Requirements

  • Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 15 pounds Repetitive work: Prolonged Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
  • Travel is required <10%
  • Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 15 pounds
  • While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
  • Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
  • Export Control Applicants for employment at Zeno Power must be a U.S. person.
  • correlate test data to analytical models and update predictions as required.
  • 7+ years of experience in structural analysis including steady state, random vibration, and thermal environments for aerospace or nuclear systems.

Nice to have

  • Key Qualifications and Skills B.S. or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university (M.S. preferred).
  • Demonstrated proficiency and deep understanding of FEA tools (ANSYS Mechanical preferred
  • Abaqus, Nastran, or LS-DYNA a plus).
  • Experience with impact, re-entry, or launch environment analyses is a plus.

Skills

  • By harnessing the heat from radioisotopes, Zeno's batteries power critical missions on Earth, in space, and at sea.

Compensation

  • $145k-$185k

Benefits

  • Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day Compensation and Benefits The anticipated salary band for this position is $145,000-$185,000.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.

Company info

  • Strong collaboration and communication skills; able to work independently or as part of a cross-functional team.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Export Control Applicants for employment at Zeno Power must be a U.S. person
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