Impulse Space
Senior Structural Analyst
$140K–$205K
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in structural analysis, stress analysis, structural dynamics, aerospace structures, spacecraft hardware, launch vehicle hardware, mechanical systems, or a related field.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a listed or related technical discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license under applicable U.S. export regulations.
About the job
Leads structural analysis for spacecraft vehicle development, including finite element modeling, load and verification planning, and correlation with test and flight data.
What you'll do
- Own and maintain global vehicle FEM models for static and dynamic analysis, including model requirements, fidelity, and load cases.
- Assess structural performance and generate margins for metallic and composite structures using analytical methods and finite element analysis.
- Develop reusable analysis workflows and verification plans; correlate models with test and flight data and investigate structural issues.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or a related technical discipline.
- Strong fundamentals in solid mechanics, strength of materials, structural dynamics, vibration, fatigue, bolted joints, load paths, stiffness, and stability.
- Experience building and running finite element models for complex mechanical or aerospace hardware (NASTRAN, FEMAP, or similar), and proficiency with CAD tools (NX or similar).
- Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or VBA for analysis and automation; experience analyzing structural loads and calculating margins for metallic and composite structures.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related field.
- Experience with spacecraft or launch vehicle hardware, structural qualification testing, or FEM correlation with test or flight data.
Pay
$140,000 - $205,000 / year (base salary)
Tools
NASTRAN, FEMAP, NX, Python, MATLAB, VBA
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