Job Description
The Mechanical Engineering team at Planet is seeking a Structural Analyst to perform and oversee structural analysis of spacecraft subsystems, ensuring design integrity and performance for their fleet of Earth-imaging satellites. The role involves collaboration across engineering teams, testing, and model validation in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform structural analysis of spacecraft subsystems using finite element analysis and hand calculations
- Drive documentation and presentation of design trade studies, models, and analysis results
- 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 requirements and test planning for spacecraft components
- Conduct testing, hardware in-the-loop analysis, and model validation for spacecraft hardware
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 with structural analysis methods including classical hand calculations and analysis of mechanical joints such as 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
- This position requires access to export-controlled information, and employment or hiring of a contractor is contingent upon the candidate's ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
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
Discretionary short-term and long-term incentives bonus and equity
Salary range: $128,400 - $160,500 USD (for San Francisco location)
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