Stratolaunch
Structural Analyst
$102K–$214K
Mojave, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Experience
- Sr: 5–10 years of engineering experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Staff: 10–20 years of engineering experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. Citizenship may be required for some positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
About the job
Supports structural design, analysis, integration, testing, and maintenance of hypersonic vehicles and launch systems, including finite element analysis and design improvements.
What you'll do
- Generate and maintain FEM models, apply vehicle loads and environments, and perform structural analyses.
- Interpret analysis results, conduct trade studies, and work with designers on structural modifications and component designs.
- Document structural margins, help resolve manufacturing nonconformances, and assess risks for primary structures.
What they ask for
- Strong structures fundamentals, including load paths, component sizing, and hand calculations.
- Experience designing and analyzing composite or metallic structures, generating FEMs, performing FEA and post-processing, and creating pre- and post-processing scripts.
- Proficient with FEMAP and NX NASTRAN; programming experience with Python, C++, or Matlab.
- Ability to communicate technical guidance, work relatively independently, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing priorities.
Nice to have
- Experience with BMI or epoxy pre-preg composites, static structural testing, loads development, or dynamics analyses.
- Experience with NX, Solidworks, or CATIA; familiarity with Jira.
Pay
$102,000-$172,000 USD base salary; $129,000-$214,000 USD base salary
Tools
FEMAP, NX NASTRAN, Python, C++, Matlab, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), NX, Solidworks
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