Position Title: Aerospace Structural Analyst
Location: San Luis Obispo, CAUS Citizenship Required for this Position: YesFull Time: YesSalary Range: $90,000-$140,000 per year
Company Overview: 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.
Job Summary: 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.
Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Finite element analysis of components and assemblies
  • Structural analysis and requirements checking, including rough structural sizing, hand calculations, FEA, and FEA-assisted hand calculationsFEMAP/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
  • Required Qualifications and Skills
  • A minimum of 1-5 years experience in structural analysis, or a Master’s Degree with concentration or thesis in structures and/or FEAFinite 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, CAUS Citizenship
  • Desirable Qualifications and SkillsMaster’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Proficiency with Python and/or Matlab
  • Experience interfacing with customers
  • Loads and Dynamics experience
  • Optimization experience
Benefits:
  • Health/Dental/Vision/Life InsurancePTO, Flexible Schedule
  • Stock Options
  • Opportunity to be a part of an amazing team in an amazing location

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