Loft Orbital

Structural Analyst Lead

Golden, Colorado, United States

$150-190k

Full Time

a month ago

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Job description

Wanna Join the Adventure?

Are you passionate about the structural analysis of spacecraft? If so this is the perfect role for you! Loft flies multiple satellites per year and is looking for a structural engineer to ensure these satellites are safe and well characterized! You should be a FEA wizard and dream of that perfect hex mesh.

*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t ‘check all the boxes.

About This Role:

Loft’s subject matter expert in spacecraft structural analysis
Develop methods and tools to standardize analysis workflows
Correlate FEA results to test data
Reduced model preparation for launch authority

Must Haves:

5+ years structural analysis in the space industry
Understanding of force limiting techniques
Pragmatic vibration testing experience (both pre test inputs, test oversight and data reduction)
FEA experience at Spacecraft level. Expert level knowledge of at least one solver and pre/post processor package and cursory knowledge of others (Femap, Patran, Nastran, ANSYS, etc)
CB model reduction for launch authorities
Can concisely document analysis and test findings in report format

Nice to Haves:

Experience with CAD (Solidworks or similar)
Experience working in a customer facing role
Experience with thermal/structural combined modeling

Some of Our Awesome Benefits:

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick
401(k) plan and equity options
Daily catered lunches and snacks
International exposure to our team in France
Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parents and 10 weeks for non-birthing parents
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Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
Relocation assistance when applicable

State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role, which is $150,000- $190,000 per year which is determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we evaluate individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.

Who We Are

Loft Orbital builds “shareable” satellites, providing a fast & simple path to orbit for organizations that require access to space. Powered by our hardware & software products, we operate satellites, fly customer payloads onboard, and handle entire missions from end to end - significantly reducing the lead-time and risk of a traditional space mission.

Our standard interface enables us to fly multiple customer payloads on the same satellite, with capabilities such as earth imagery, weather & climate /science data collection, IoT connectivity, in-orbit demonstrations, and national security missions. Our customers trust us to manage their space infrastructure, so they can focus on what matters most to them: operating their mission and collecting their data.

At Loft, you’ll be given the autonomy and ownership to solve significant challenges, but with a close-knit and supportive team at your back. We believe that diversity and community are the foundation of an open culture. We are committed to hiring the best people regardless of background and make their time at Loft the most fulfilling period of their career.

We value kind, supportive and team-oriented collaborators. It is also crucial for us that you are a problem solver and a great communicator. As our team is international, you will need strong English skills to better collaborate, easily communicate complex ideas and convey important messages.

With 4 satellites on-orbit and a wave of exciting missions launching soon, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France.

As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.