Spacecraft Structural Engineer

Astro Digital designs, builds, andoperates a diverse range of small satellite systems supporting space-basedturnkey missions for several business applications, including earthobservation, communications, in-orbit demonstrations, risk reduction, science,and exploration. Astro Digital is headquartered in Littleton, Colorado with roughly 100 employees and infrastructure around the globe. PositionSummary The SpacecraftStructural Engineer is responsible for assisting with static and dynamicstructural analysis of all classes of Astro Digital bus. The work consistsprimarily of finite element mesh creation in FEMAP, running cases via NASTRAN,and performing related structural analyses such as bolted joint margins. Theideal candidate is a meticulous, self-motivated mechanical engineer with someexperience building finite element models. He or she would have an interest indeveloping their skills in applied structural engineering. MinimumQualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering,Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field
• 2+years of experience buildingand analyzing finite element models
• Some hardware and testing experience, preferablyin a structural environment
• Self-motivated work ethic with adesire to learn new aspects of structural analysis and testing
• Good written, verbal, and virtualcommunication skills
• Willingness to travel several timesa year for vibration testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Some familiarity with FEMAP orsimilar pre/post processor
• Comfort executing NASTRAN solutions
• Ability to program scripts and tools to facilitate analysis workflow (Python, MATLAB, Visual Basic)
• Some experience with CAD modeling (Solidworks,Onshape)
• Possesses a solid understanding of thermal-structuraleffects

Thisposition requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data,technology, software, and services. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanentresident status, or protected person status under22 CFR §120.15and8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3) is required. JobType: Full Time Location:Hybrid Remote ( > 2 days inoffice/wk) based in Littleton, CO. Annual Salary Range: $95k-160k depending on experience Benefits include health, dental, andvision insurance options, 401k matching, options, 10 floating holidays, 5 sickdays, and 3 weeks (15 days) of PTO per year. #J-18808-Ljbffr Astro Digital