Muon Space
Spacecraft Structures Analyst (Opto-Mechanical Focus)
$182K–$204K
San Jose, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 8, 2026
- Location
- San Jose, CA
San Jose, California, United States - Experience
- 8+ years (BS+8 / MS+6) in spacecraft or aerospace structural analysis.
- Education
- B.S. or higher degree in an engineering field, preferably Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. person, eligible to access export-controlled information without export authorization, or eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization.
About the job
Owns spacecraft structural analysis and validation across the hardware lifecycle, from early concepts and finite element modeling through testing, test-data analysis, and risk-informed design decisions.
What you'll do
- Perform structural analyses, including static, modal, frequency, random response, and coupled loads analyses; correlate models with test data and investigate root causes.
- Define and lead structural validation and test activities, including planning, on-site test coordination, and post-test analysis.
- Develop engineering standards and tools, and advise on design choices that balance risk, cost, and deployment at scale.
What they ask for
- 8+ years in spacecraft or aerospace structural analysis (BS+8 / MS+6).
- B.S. or higher in an engineering field, preferably Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Extensive aerospace finite element analysis experience, including FEMAP or ANSYS.
- Experience designing and executing structural tests for spacecraft.
Nice to have
- Previous analysis experience with opto-mechanical systems.
- Familiarity with force limiting principles.
Pay
USD 182,000 - USD 204,000 base salary
Tools
FEMAP, ANSYS, Python, Matlab, Julia, C, C++, Fortran
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