Senior Structural Analyst I

CesiumAstro•Melbourne, FL

3d•Remote

About The Position

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Senior Structural Analyst I to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you. In this position you will work with cross-functional teams to ensure the structural integrity, performance, and reliability of Cesium products for ground, airborne and space applications. This role will initially be remote, with a planned transition to in-person work once our Florida office is established.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or institution.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in structural analysis.
Extensive experience in mechanical analysis in harsh environmental conditions.
Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) software (Ansys, Simcenter, or Femap preferred).
Strong understanding of structural mechanics, dynamics, and materials science principles relevant to aerospace applications.
Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical abilities, with the capability to identify, assess, and resolve complex structural challenges and performance issues.
Ability to bound difficult problems through first principles and hand calculations.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, including engineers, managers, and customers.
Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to quality, accuracy, and compliance in all aspects of structural analysis and evaluation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering
Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for automation of analysis tasks and post-processing of simulation results.
Knowledge of optimization methods and tools for structural design and performance enhancement.
Experience with structural qualification and certification of aerospace hardware for space missions.
Extensive experience with ANSYS mechanical analysis

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the structural analysis of electronics enclosures, subassemblies, and integrated mechanical systems.
Develop and implement advanced finite element models (FEM) to simulate and predict the structural behavior of enclosure designs under various loading conditions, including MIL-STD-810 and DO-160 environments.
Demonstrate and communicate the validity and applicability of models.
Perform linear and nonlinear static, dynamic, and thermal analyses to assess stress margins, fatigue life, and potential failure modes.
Collaborate with design engineers to optimize structural designs, materials, and configurations to meet performance, weight, and cost targets while ensuring structural safety and reliability.
Conduct trade studies and sensitivity analyses to evaluate design alternatives, assess design margins, and mitigate structural risks and uncertainties.
Generate comprehensive analysis reports, technical memos, and presentations to communicate analysis results, conclusions, and recommendations to project stakeholders, including management, customers, and regulatory authorities.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior mechanical engineers, fostering their professional growth and development in structural analysis techniques, methodologies, and best practices.
Support and collaborate with test engineers and technicians on the development and validation of structural models, simulations, and test plans for ground and flight testing.
Investigate and resolve structural anomalies, discrepancies, and non-conformances encountered during design, manufacturing, testing, or operations, implementing corrective actions and lessons learned.