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SpaceX · 1 week ago

Sr. Structures Analyst (Starship)

Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies for space exploration with the goal of enabling human life on Mars. The Sr. Structures Analyst will be responsible for developing structural analysis tools, performing structural analysis of various components, and conducting design and testing cycles for reusable launch vehicles.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop guidance and structural analysis tools to be used company-wide. Ensure key stakeholders are bought into these methods and tools, and train other engineers on them as needed

Perform structural analysis of primary and secondary structures (including finite element modeling and hand calculations)

Develop load paths, and conduct preliminary sizing of structures using both metallic and composite materials

Work with team to perform rapid conceptual design, analysis, and testing cycles on development hardware (may include CAD modeling, FEA modeling and analysis, and testing oversight as needed)

Perform peer review of models, analysis, and tests

Qualification

Structural analysisFinite element analysisFEA software proficiencyMaterial analysisFatigue mechanicsScripting PythonScripting VBAScripting MatlabSelf-directedCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or physics discipline

5+ years of professional experience in structural analysis with commercial FEA or multi-physics simulation package (e.g. ABAQUS, ANSYS, NASTRAN, etc.)

Must be willing to work long hours and weekends as needed

Must be willing to travel on occasion

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred

Master's degree or PhD in an engineering, math, or physics discipline

Experience performing structural analysis on primary structures

Proficiency with the following FEA solvers: ABAQUS, ANSYS, or Nastran

Advanced proficiency with the following pre/post-processors (including scripting): ABAQUS/CAE, ANSA/META, ANSYS, or FEMAP

Familiarity with material, geometric, and contact nonlinear analyses

Experience doing stress analysis of welded structures (including heat distortion and residual stresses)

Excellent understanding of fatigue and fracture mechanics principles and familiarity with fatigue and crack growth analysis codes, such as nCode, NASGRO, or equivalents

Scripting experience using Python, VBA, or Matlab

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to succinctly present recommendations to others

Ability and willingness to be self-directed, take on new challenges, and balance several tasks simultaneously