Role Responsibilities:

• As the subject matter expert for the team, you will be responsible for spacecraft-level analysis, including the primary and secondary structure and mechanisms
• Perform structural analyses by classical hand calculation and finite element analysis for metals and composites
• Perform linear and non-linear FEA, buckling, thermo-mechanical, modal, and bolted joint analysis
• Ensure strength and stiffness requirements are met with a positive margin
• Derive test levels and support environmental test campaign to ensure testing is performed to appropriate levels and accurately reflects the launch environments
• Correlate FEM with test data and build reduced-order models
• Review internal and external analyses
• Work closely with responsible engineers to define required material properties and design modifications to meet structural requirements
• Use Solidworks to design or tweak components as needed to support the design team

Role Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in the structural analysis field with 2+ of those years focused on spacecraft/satellite applications
• B.S. or M.S. Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline
• Deep understanding of first principles and launch environments (random/sine vibration, quasistatic, shock, acoustic)
• Highly proficient with analytical simulation software (Femap/Nastran, Ansys, etc) and hand calculations for structural analysis
• Proficient with Solidworks or similar CAD tools
• Familiar with engineering best practices when it comes to aerospace mechanical/structural design
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-discipline team and provide technical guidance

About Earth Observant Inc. (EOI): Based in Louisville, Colorado, EOI is developing a unique low-flying constellation of small satellites to collect ultra-high-resolution imagery to support a wide range of earth observation applications from Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) using its proven, patent-pending electric propulsion technology. By operating closer to Earth than ever before, EOI will capture our planet's highest commercially available views from Space for real-time intelligence, asset monitoring, and situation awareness. EOI's Satellites-as-a-Service model will provide governmental entities and other companies with another technology to gather data previously unavailable in the commercial marketplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.