Albedo

Senior Structural Analyst

Albedo

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Colorado

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Salary

💰 $151,417 - $167,708 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Develop and modify structural dynamics models using NASTRAN and FEMAP to support the design and validation of high-performance optical payloads, satellite structures including space qualification testing
  • Conduct finite element analyses, including static, modal, vibration, and dynamics evaluations, to ensure structural integrity and mission readiness.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with GNC, mechanical, and thermal engineers to validate models and align analysis with hardware design timelines.
  • Contribute to detailed design efforts and prepare structural models for major reviews such as Preliminary Design Review (PDR).
  • Be prepared to learn on the job and work hand in hand with an experienced dynamics engineer.
  • Using AI, generate analysis tools such as APIs for FEMAP to optimize workflow

Requirements

  • Regularly uses AI tools as essential leverage to accelerate work, improve clarity, and multiply output
  • 2–7years of experience in structural dynamics or mechanical analysis roles.
  • Proficiency with NASTRAN and FEMAP (or equivalent FEA tools like Abaqus or Ansys).
  • Solid understanding of structural modeling practices, material properties, meshing, and boundary conditions.
  • Experience with static, modal, and frequency response analysis.
  • Hands on experience in aerospace, optics, or high-precision structures.
  • Experience with VLEO dynamics challenges such as atomic oxygen exposure or drag loading.
  • Familiarity with test correlation and post-processing of dynamic test results.
  • US citizenship or lawful permanent resident or protected individual or eligible for Department of State authorizations
  • On-site full-time presence in Denver, CO (full-time on-site)