Spacecraft Structural Engineer

Astro Digital designs, builds, and operates a diverse range of small satellite systems supporting space-based turnkey missions for several business applications, including earth observation, communications, in-orbit demonstrations, risk reduction, science,and exploration. Astro Digital is headquartered in Littleton, Colorado with roughly 100 employees and infrastructure around the globe.

The Spacecraft Structural Engineer is responsible for assisting with static and dynamic structural analysis of all classes of Astro Digital bus. The work consists primarily of finite element mesh creation in FEMAP, running cases via NASTRAN,and performing related structural analyses such as bolted joint margins.

Theideal candidate is a meticulous, self-motivated mechanical engineer with some experience building finite element models. He or she would have an interest in developing their skills in applied structural engineering.

• · BS in Mechanical Engineering,Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field
• · 2+years of experience building and analyzing finite element models
• · Some hardware and testing experience, preferably in a structural environment
• · Self-motivated work ethic with adesire to learn new aspects of structural analysis and testing
• · Good written, verbal, and virtual communication skills
• · Willingness to travel several timesa year for vibration testing

• · Some familiarity with FEMAP orsimilar pre/post processor
• · Comfort executing NASTRAN solutions
• · Ability to program scripts and tools to facilitate analysis workflow (Python, MATLAB, Visual Basic)
• · Some experience with CAD modeling (Solidworks,Onshape)
• · Possesses a solid understanding of thermal-structural effects

This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data,technology, software, and services. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under
22 CFR §120.15and8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3) is required.

Job Type: Full Time

Location:

Hybrid Remote ( > 2 days inoffice/wk) based in Littleton, CO.
Annual Salary Range: $95k-160k depending on experience
Benefits include health, dental, andvision insurance options, 401k matching, options, 10 floating holidays, 5 sickdays, and 3 weeks (15 days) of PTO per year.