Senior Mechanical Analysis Engineer

Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanity's presence in space? Lunar Outpost, an industry leader in space robotics and planetary vehicles, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a permanent presence in space, while alsodrivingpositive impacts here on Earth. Currently, we are seekinga

Senior Staff Mechanical Analysis Engineer to contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment.

As a Senior Staff Mechanical Analysis Engineer,you willbe responsible for leading and overseeing the mechanical analysis team at Lunar Outpost.

This is a key leadership role requiring deep technicalexpertiseand a proactive approach to team development in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Take the #Next Leap with Lunar Outpost and work on the Pegasus LTV, which will carry NASA astronauts farther than they've ever been before on the lunar surface!

Working Conditions /

Schedule:

This position is required to be onsite Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Where applicable, employees may work remotely on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours may be required based on business needs.

• Develop high-quality analytical modelsof vehicles/mobility platforms
• Perform mechanical analysis (Loads, Stress, Fatigue/Fracture, Dynamics,Vibration,etc.)in quick-turn, rapid development environment
• Interact with mechanical engineering design team to rapidly iterate and improve designs as informed by analysis
• Interact with project management and company leadership todeterminetimelines, schedule tasks, and ensure deadlines are met
• Contribute to standardization of practices and procedures within themechanicalanalysis team
• Write technical reports detailing analysis processes, results, and recommendations
• Allocate team resources and delegate analysis tasks to team members, supportingmultipleprojects and analysis efforts
• Oversee work performed to ensure high-quality work products
• Understand analysis requirements and ensure analysis is performed in compliance with applicable Lunar Outpost and NASA standards
• Generate applicable loading profilestobe communicated to vendors and stakeholders
• Prepare and present materials for Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR),Failure Review Boards (FRB),and Critical Design Reviews (CDR)
• Collaborate with NASA Insight membersinrecurring working group sessions

• Bachelors Degreein Mechanical Engineeringor related discipline
• 10+ years of applicable experience performing mechanical analysis on spaceflight systems
• Experience leading analysis teams
• Expertise Finite Element Modeling software
• Proficiencyininterpretingvarious loading profiles and test data
• Familiaritywithdynamic/kinematic analysis techniques
• Familiarity with related NASAandgovernmentspecificationsand standards
• Familiarity with fatigue andfracturestandards, considerations, classifications, and analysis methods
• Self-motivated, focused, and driven to meet criticaldeadlines
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• U.S. Person

• Master's degree in mechanical engineeringor related discipline
• Experience performingmechanicalanalysisinautomotive environment
• Expertise in ANSYS
• ProficiencyinFEMAP
• Proficiency in NASGRO
• Proficiency in Matlab
• Proficiency in LS-DYNA
• Proficiency in Solid Worksor equivalent CAD software
• Familiarity with analysis of composites

Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation level and base salary are competitively structured and thoughtfully determined based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, and the scope of the role.

• Comprehensive health coverage:
  Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with 70% of premiums covered by the employer
• P…