{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"078313e17b64541cf5ae8dba","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/078313e17b64541cf5ae8dba","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/078313e17b64541cf5ae8dba","title":"Structural Analyst","description":"Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth.\nWith Pulsar – the world’s most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit – Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection.\nRole Overview\nAs a Structural Analyst on Xona's Mechanical and Thermal team, you'll own the structural analysis, sizing, and verification of spacecraft hardware from early concept development through qualification testing and production release. From detailed component breakout models to full system models, your work will ensure the mechanical designs meet the strength, stiffness, and performance requirements needed to deliver Xona’s high-accuracy and high-precision PNT service.\nThis is a high-ownership, fast-moving role with significant responsibility for progressing designs forward on schedule, writing clear documentation, and supporting hands-on test operations. Success in this role requires operating with a high degree of ownership, collaborating across disciplines, anticipating challenges before they arise, and driving work forward with minimal oversight.\nResponsibilities\nPerform structural analyses of aerospace components and assemblies using finite element analysis (FEA) and classical hand calculations\nSupport the design and optimization of primary and secondary structures for strength, stiffness, fatigue, and stability requirements\nDevelop, refine, and validate finite element models for metallic and composite structures\nEvaluate structural performance under static, dynamic, thermal, vibration, and launch or flight loading conditions\nDevelop structural analysis plans, reports, and verification documentation to support design reviews and flight qualification.\nSupport design reviews by communicating analytical results, assumptions, margins, and recommendations to multidisciplinary engineering teams.\nWork closely with design, manufacturing, test, and systems engineers to improve structural performance while meeting mass, cost, and schedule targets\nInterpret test data and correlate analytical models with experimental results\nSupport root-cause investigations and structural assessments for hardware anomalies and test failures\nRequired Qualifications\nBS or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering\n1+ years of structural analysis experience (or equivalent internship, research, or university project experience)\nProficiency with finite element analysis software (Femap/Nastran preferred)\nExperience developing finite element models and applying analytical methods to support structural design decisions\nDemonstrated understanding of structural sizing and designing for minimum mass while maintaining adequate strength and stiffness margins\nExperience performing strength assessments for metallic structures and mechanical joints\nDemonstrated ability to independently drive technical work, solve engineering problems, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment\nWilling and able to travel to support off-site testing as needed\nPreferred Qualifications\nHands-on experience developing, building, and testing spacecraft hardware, including ownership from initial design through qualification and production handoff.\nExperience supporting engineering trade studies involving structural architecture, material selection, composites, mass optimization, manufacturability, and cost.\nExperience supporting spacecraft structural verification, including environmental testing (quasi-static, random vibration, sine vibration, acoustic, shock), test planning, sensor selection, force limiting, and test execution.\nExperience correlating finite element models with structural test data.\nAbility to review and work directly with CAD geometry (SolidWorks preferred).\nExperience developing analysis automation tools using the Femap API, Python, MATLAB, or similar scripting languages.\nExperience or interest in thermal analysis and collaborating closely with thermal engineers.\nFor U.S. Roles: To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e. Green Card holder), or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).\nFor U.K. Roles: To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).\nFor Canada Roles: Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.\nWe celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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From detailed component breakout models to full system models, your work will ensure the mechanical designs meet the strength, stiffness, and performance requirements needed to deliver Xona’s high-accuracy and high-precision PNT service.\nThis is a high-ownership, fast-moving role with significant responsibility for progressing designs forward on schedule, writing clear documentation, and supporting hands-on test operations. 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