Spacecraft Structures Analyst

Summary

Join Muon Space as an experienced Structures and Dynamics Analysis and Test Engineer. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of structures, from initial analysis to detailed finite element modeling. You will also conduct multibody dynamics and kinematics analysis, random analysis, and fatigue analysis. Leadership is a key attribute, with opportunities for both direct and indirect management. This role can be remote or located in Mountain View, CA. You will collaborate with other disciplines to create elegant designs and make economically sound choices for the company. You will also establish engineering standards and tools for the team.

Requirements

• Extensive experience running detailed finite element analyses for aerospace systems (FEMAP, ANSYS)
• Experience designing and executing structural tests for spacecraft
• B.S. or higher degree in an engineering field, preferably Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Extensive experience as an individual contributor structural analyst
• Shipped hardware designed for spacecraft, aircraft, automotive or similar environments
• Software skills in one or more of Python, Matlab, Julia, C, C++, Fortran or similar
• Excellent communication, presentation, coordination skills & curiosity
• Dedication to drawing conclusions on the most important factors and data
• Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new opportunities each week
• A desire to change the way the world understands and reacts to climate and environmental data
• Travel occasionally required to execute tests on-site with environmental test vendors

Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle ownership of structures from quick-and-dirty early analysis for conceptual design to detailed finite element modeling for static, dynamic (modes) and stress including: Linear and nonlinear simulation
• Multibody dynamics and kinematics
• Random analysis
• Dynamic environments definition
• Fatigue analysis
• Coupled loads analysis
• Component mode synthesis
• Model correlation to test data
• Find solutions in line with the risk posture of the company and programs, suggesting alternatives to traditional approaches and specifying the risks associated with those options
• Make economically sound choices for the company while understanding the path to constellations. Find solutions balancing the need to quickly demonstrate capability with the need to deploy systems at scale (make vs buy trades, etc)
• Create quick concepts and models that can be used to discuss and spur inspiration on the team in early phases of programs
• Establish engineering standards and tools for others on the team to help instill a culture of rigor and analysis in all aspects of mechanical design
• Define and drive mechanical/structural validation and test approach (establish factors of safety, identify no-test margins, design dynamics and static load tests, pre-test response predictions, coordinate with test venues and direct tests on-site, etc)
• Plan, execute and run post-test analysis and reduction on system-level and component vibration, shock and other mechanical tests

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical design
• Spacecraft design
• Instrument design
• Electronic Instrumentation experience (DAQ, signal processing, etc)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• A 401k retirement plan
• Short & long term disability and life insurance
• Three weeks paid vacation for new employees
• 12 paid holidays
• Unlimited sick time
• Paid parental leave