The Senior Structures Analyst will conduct structural analysis for lunar lander systems, create FEM models, validate analytical models, and ensure safety and integrity of spacecraft systems while collaborating with various engineering teams.
At ispace U.S., we’re not just going to the Moon—we’re redefining how we get there. Our missions push the boundaries of human and robotic exploration, driven by our belief: “Expand our Planet. Expand our Future.” By providing cost-effective lunar transportation, we are pioneering a future where space is within reach for scientific discovery, commercial ventures, and sustainable exploration.
With locations in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States, ispace is rapidly growing and leading the way in lunar exploration and development. Our U.S. branch is based in Englewood, Colorado, and focuses on high-capacity payload lunar landers designed to support future lunar missions. Our team is made up of innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries committed to making space more accessible and fostering the next generation of space exploration.
Let’s go to the Moon together! Our team is growing, and we are actively seeking talented individuals who share our passion for space.
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Senior Structures Engineer - Strength Analyst to join our growing team. In this critical role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the structural integrity and safety of our cutting-edge spacecraft systems. You'll work alongside a passionate team of engineers and scientists who are dedicated to making sustainable lunar exploration a reality.
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a direct impact on humanity's return to the Moon while advancing your career in one of the most exciting sectors of the aerospace industry.
Key Responsiblities
- Conduct structural analysis for lunar lander systems in a rapid development environment.
- Create finite element models (FEM) from scratch while working with other members of the structures team to iterate designs which result in positive component qualification margins.
- Validate analytical models with application of industry standard first principles and hand calculations.
- Develop customized tools to expedite bolt/joint, fatigue, stability analysis, and preparation of margins of safety per NASA and aerospace industry standards.
- Thoroughly document analyses in terms of key assumptions, methods, and conclusions
- Analyze for damage tolerance, durability, design allowable and structural modeling
- Collaborate with members of other departmental teams, such as systems engineering, quality, assembly, integration and test.
- Create and manage supplier statements of work
- Build on the existing analysis’s team culture with industry best practices and lessons learned
Basic Requirements
- 8+ years of aerospace industry experience, ideally with space companies
- Experience with static, thermal deformation, sine, random, and vibroacoustic analysis
- Experience with interpretation of dynamic environments and structural margins for structural performance improvements.
- Extensive experience with FEM pre/post processors and NASTRAN (or equivalent) solvers.
- Knowledgeable in SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM
- Has knowledge of Geometric Dimension and Tolerance (GD&T)
- Knowledgeable of composite materials, sandwich panel construction, and analysis
- Proven track record building analytical models, processing data, and presenting recommendations to the broader team to support verification efforts
- Knowledgeable about mechanical design, material selection, and fabrication processes for spaceflight hardware including composite systems
- BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering, will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
- Experience with common industry standards for spacecraft structural and mechanical design, test and integration; including, but not limited to, GEVS, NASA-STD-5001, NASA-STD-5017, NASA-STD-5020 & SMC-S-016
- Familiarity with project management tools, including Atlassian
What Makes You Stand Out!
- 10+ years of aerospace industry experience, ideally in spacecraft development programs
- Proficient with Nastran and Simcenter 3D/FEMAP
- Knowledgeable of Nastran DMAP
- Proficient with structural dynamics and strength analysis and failure mode identification
- Experience preparing and submitting spacecraft models for coupled loads analysis
- Experience generating flexible body models
- Experience conducting Finite element model correlation to test data
- Experience conducting structural test campaigns as part of the test pyramid
- Experience of composite sandwich panel materials, construction, and analysis
- MS in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education
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At ispace, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, even if you don’t meet every listed requirement. If you’re passionate about our mission and think you can contribute, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences may be exactly what we need to grow and succeed together.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR .here.
ispace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with ispace is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
All applicants who are offered employment with ispace US will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Company policies and all applicable laws.
ispace Technologies, US, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.
ispace Technologies, US, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.
Top Skills
Fem
Gd&T
Nastran
Solidworks
Solidworks Pdm
ispace Denver, Colorado, USA Office
3001 N Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO, United States, 80216
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