Senior Multi-Physics Analyst (Structural / Thermal)

Outpost•Los Angeles, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Outpost is pioneering Earth return logistics for space. We're building vehicles that can return payloads from orbit safely and precisely—enabling faster space-based manufacturing, global delivery, and entirely new capabilities in the space economy. Our spacecraft is already backed by the U.S. government with multiple missions ahead. We’re a mission-focused team, building with urgency, grit, and care for the work we do and the people we do it with. We’re looking for a Senior Multi-Physics Analyst to own structural and thermal analysis across flight hardware, from early design through flight readiness and production. This role sits at the center of engineering decision-making. You will be responsible for ensuring hardware is analytically sound, flight-worthy, and properly dispositioned - working closely with mechanical design, avionics, test, manufacturing, and systems teams.

Requirements

8+ years of experience, with at least 5 years analyzing complex aerospace components.
Bachelors required, Masters preferred in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Proficiency in ANSYS FEM software (NASTRAN, FEMAP, Abaqus and similar acceptable)
Senior-level expertise in either structural or thermal analysis, with demonstrated proficiency in the alternate discipline.
Strong experience applying analysis to real flight hardware - not just academic models.
Deep understanding of aerospace loading environments, material behavior, and margin assessment.
Experience supporting hardware through test, flight qualification, and production.
Ability to work hands-on in a fast-moving, on-site hardware environment and communicate technical results clearly to cross-functional teams.
Is able to work independently with little guidance of more senior team members.
Shows ability to develop new and relevant skills beyond core technical function.
Is able to consistently identify and propose solutions to technical problems in their function.
You must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 ,or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Nice To Haves

Experience analyzing space rated avionics and structures is a plus.

Responsibilities

Own structural analysis of primary and secondary spacecraft structures, including but not limited to: Modal analysis Random vibration Static and quasi-static loading Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) and thermo-elastic loading
Perform analysis on a wide range of hardware, including: Flight structures and mechanisms Avionics enclosures PCB and electronics assemblies
Lead or support thermal analysis to evaluate operating margins, gradients, and coupled structural-thermal effects.
Serve as a technical authority for hardware disposition: Assess flight and test hardware prior to production Support nonconformance (NCR) resolution and root-cause analysis Provide clear, defensible recommendations for accept-as-is, repair, or rework decisions
Partner closely with design and test teams to translate requirements into analysis models and to correlate analysis with test results.
Contribute to analysis methodologies, best practices, and documentation that scale with the program.