Observable Space
Mechanical Engineer - Structural Analyst
$100K–$140K
Los Angeles, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 17, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years of relevant engineering experience.
- Education
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related technical field.
About the job
Performs structural and thermal analysis and testing of mechanical and optomechanical systems, supporting their development from concept through production and field deployment.
What you'll do
- Perform FEA and develop finite element models for components and subsystems under structural and environmental conditions.
- Design and conduct structural test campaigns, develop test fixtures and procedures, and contribute to system-level verification.
- Collaborate on design improvements and support hardware fabrication, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and deployment.
What they ask for
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of relevant engineering experience in aerospace, optics, robotics, automation, precision equipment, or similar industries.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software and experience with analysis software such as ANSYS, Nastran, or SolidWorks Simulation.
- Working knowledge of mechanical analysis methods and demonstrated hands-on experience assembling, testing, troubleshooting, or supporting mechanical hardware.
Nice to have
- Thermal analysis experience; Thermal Desktop is strongly preferred.
- Experience with telescope, optical, or optomechanical systems.
Pay
$100K – $140K USD base salary
Tools
SolidWorks, NX, Creo, ANSYS, Nastran, SolidWorks Simulation, Thermal Desktop, Python
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