Overview
At Turion Space, we're building spacecraft to secure Earth and expand humanity's reach beyond it. Our missions span security, in-space servicing, and orbital debris removal and flight software is the heartbeat of everything we launch.
We are seeking a Staff Structural Analysis Engineer to lead the development and verification of structural designs for spacecraft systems and components. In this role, you will serve as a technical subject matter expert in structural analysis by defining analysis methodologies and ensuring structural integrity from concept through launch.
This is a full-time exempt position based on-site at our Irvine, California headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Perform dynamic structural analysis on satellite systems including random vibration and quasi-static loading
- Perform preliminary design calculations ahead of the detailed modeling process to reduce design iterations
- Coordinate design solutions with design engineers
- Derive internal load and environment requirements for subsystem and component level analysis
- Develop and oversee environmental test campaigns to validate spacecraft and component design margins and ensure compliance with qualification and acceptance requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field8+ years of professional experience performing structural analysisExperience with finite element modeling and analysisExperience planning and executing structural environmental testsSolid understanding of composite and metallic structures, joints, and fastener analysisAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environmentQualifications
10+ years of experience performing structural analysis on satellite systemsMaster's degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering fieldFamiliarity with Simcenter 3D or Femap applications or equivalentFamiliarity with NASTRAN or equivalentFamiliarity with spaceflight structural environmental testing standardsExperience guiding junior engineers and providing constructive feedbackA passion for working in small, fast-moving teamsCompensation & Benefits
Salary : Staff Structural Analysis Engineer : $150,000 - $225,000 USDEquity : Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's successHealth Insurance : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependentsRetirement Plans : Access to a 401(k) planPaid Time Off : Generous vacation, personal, sick days, and holidaysProfessional Development : Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and coursesTeam Building Activities : Regular social events and company-sponsored activitiesThis position may include access to technology and / or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or eligible for the applicable export classifications.
ITAR & Compliance
ITAR Requirements : This position may include access to technology and / or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or permanent resident, (ii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iii) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Notes
Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by gender, race, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, mental or physical ability, or any other legally protected status.
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