Sr Analysis Mechanical Engineer
7 days ago
Aerospace & Defense startup currently in Stealth based in El Segundo, made up of former SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed engineers, applying their knowledge to produce life-saving systems. Backed by joint staff level military leadership and several major SV firms. Our first product is designed for immediate deployment around the world.
Responsibilities:
- Develop structural analysis tools and guidelines for company-wide use; engage key stakeholders, secure their support, and provide training to engineers as required.
- Conduct structural analyses on primary and secondary structures through finite element modeling (FEM) and manual calculations.
- Establish load paths and perform preliminary structural sizing with metallic and composite materials.
- Collaborate with design teams on rapid conceptual design, modeling, analysis, and test cycles, including CAD development, finite element analysis (FEA), and test oversight.
- Produce high-quality documentation to reduce error rates and enhance operational efficiency.
- Perform peer reviews of engineering models, analyses, and testing procedures.
- Continuously pursue improvements in performance and robustness.
- Execute thermal analysis of hardware, encompassing initial high-level analyses through validation using ground tests, flight data, and orbital performance metrics.
- Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or related field with analysis concentration
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in thermal or fluid analysis.
- Solid understanding of spacecraft and/or launch vehicle systems.
- Proficient with thermal network analysis.
- Experienced in using ANSYS Workbench.
- Familiar with scripting languages, particularly Python.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to meet aggressive timelines.
- Master's in engineering, mathematics, or physics.
- Prior experience conducting structural analysis on primary structures.
- Proficient with finite element analysis (FEA) solvers such as ABAQUS, ANSYS, or Nastran.
- Advanced proficiency with pre- and post-processing software including ABAQUS/CAE, ANSA/META, ANSYS, or FEMAP (including scripting capabilities).
- Familiarity with nonlinear analyses related to material behavior, geometry, and contact.
- Experience conducting stress analyses of welded structures, addressing heat distortion and residual stresses.
- Strong knowledge of fatigue and fracture mechanics, with familiarity in fatigue and crack-growth analysis tools such as nCode, NASGRO, or equivalent software.
- Competency with scripting using Python, VBA, or Matlab.
- Strong communication skills with the capability to clearly and concisely present recommendations.
- Self-motivated with the willingness to independently tackle new challenges and effectively manage multiple tasks concurrently
- Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
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.
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