Aerospace Structural Analyst
Job Description
Position Title: Aerospace Structural Analyst
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Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
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US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
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Full Time: Yes
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Salary Range: $90,000-$140,000 per year
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Company Overview
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Maverick Space Systems, Inc. is a small but growing aerospace company which provides various products and services to the small satellite industry, including but not limited to: CubeSat and ESPA Class satellite launch adapter hardware, Launch Integration Services/Mission Management, and low-cost hardware and test solutions for small satellites and their subsystems.
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Job Summary
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Maverick Space Systems is seeking a self-motivated full time Structural Analyst to join our growing team in San Luis Obispo, CA. A successful candidate will have at least 1-5 years of industry experience, will enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and will have proficiency in finite element analysis and mechanical design.
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Responsibilities and Duties
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- Finite element analysis of components and assemblies
- Structural analysis and requirements checking, including rough structural sizing, hand calculations, FEA, and FEA-assisted hand calculations
- FEMAP/NASTRAN Experience Preferred. Prior experience with a similar tool such as Abaqus or ANSYS may be acceptable.
- Perform concept trade studies for both metallic and composite material analysis
- Perform mechanical and structural design tasks relating to satellite deployment systems and test hardware
- Generate mechanical drawings as required for manufacturing
- Support environmental testing, primarily random vibration, sine vibration, sine burst and shock testing
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Required Qualifications and Skills
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- A minimum of 1-5 years experience in structural analysis, or a Master’s Degree with concentration or thesis in structures and/or FEA
- Finite Element Analysis Experience required
- Experience presenting analysis and results to technical groups and customers
- Experience interfacing with co-workers on a daily basis
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Self-motivated, organized, humble, and willing to learn
- Willing to relocate to San Luis Obispo, CA
- US Citizenship
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Desirable Qualifications and Skills
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- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Proficiency with Python and/or Matlab
- Experience interfacing with customers
- Loads and Dynamics experience
- Optimization experience
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Benefits
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- Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- PTO, Flexible Schedule
- Stock Options
- Opportunity to be a part of an amazing team in an amazing location
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