Job Description
The Mechanical Engineering team at Planet is seeking a Structural Analyst to perform structural analysis and support the design, testing, and validation of spacecraft subsystems for Earth-imaging satellites, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure performance and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform structural analysis of spacecraft subsystems using finite element analysis and hand calculations
- Drive documentation and presentation of design trade studies and models
- Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure structural requirements are met
- Manage vendors to ensure components meet performance and survival requirements
- Support development of environmental and survival requirements for spacecraft
- Plan and execute test campaigns, including hardware testing and qualification
- Analyze test data to validate models and troubleshoot on-orbit anomalies
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering or science degree
- 4 years of structural analysis experience in aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, or related fields
- Experience performing structural analysis using a combination of finite element analysis and classical hand calculations
- Experience analyzing mechanical joints including bolted joints and bonded joints
- Experience using Finite Element Software Solvers, with NASTRAN preferred
- Proficiency in generating high-quality Finite Element Models (FEMs)
- Experience using computer-aided design (CAD) software
- Experience setting up models and analyzing components for static and modal analysis
- Excellent understanding of strength of materials and common structural failure modes
- Ability to be self-motivated and responsible while working in a highly dynamic environment
- Outstanding verbal and visual communication skills
- Application of structural analysis methods to meet stiffness, strength, and performance requirements for spacecraft subsystems
- Manage vendors to ensure components meet stringent survival and performance requirements
- Support ICD development to generate survival environments and requirements for spacecraft subsystems
- Drive test planning and qualification campaigns
- Support debugging and root-causing tests for on-orbit anomalies
- Be hands-on with flight and test hardware, including hardware assembly, testing, and hardware-in-the-loop analysis
- Perform validation of models through testing and model correlation
- Compliance with EAR ITAR requirements, including access to export-controlled information without additional export licensing
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Home Office Reimbursement
Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
Equity
Commuter Benefits if local to an office
Volunteering Paid Time Off
Discretionary short-term and long-term incentives bonus and equity (role-dependent)
Salary range of $128,400 - $160,500 USD (base salary for US locations)
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