Structural Analyst

Be one of the Bedo 100Albedo is making Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) mainstream, building the infrastructure to usher every satellite mission set into this new orbital domain. We build buses, integrated satellites, and turnkey missions for customers to thrive in VLEO, between 250 km - 400 km, where proximity compounds performance and drag self-cleans debris.As part of the first 100 employees at Albedo, you will have a big impact on Albedo's trajectory to proliferating VLEO - whether you're advancing hardware to increase satellite longevity, scaling production for large constellations, building next-gen flight and ground software to push performance, or enabling missions that matter for national security and our day-to-day life here on earth.How We Operate: Albedo takes a first-principles approach - in space and in business. We move with speed, take calculated risks, and learn quickly. We use AI regularly to create leverage in every discipline across the company. We work in-person at our Broomfield CO HQ to maximize team and company productivity. We work hard and with urgency to compound our first-mover advantage.Who We're Looking For: Builders who want to own outcomes, not tasks. Systems thinkers who balance precision with iteration while thinking about the big picture. Individuals who are energized by creating a category rather than competing in an existing one. You'll join a team that has already proven what others said wasn't feasible and is now scaling and upgrading our VLEO buses & payloads to serve mission sets across sensing, communications, and responsive operations.If you can feel the excitement running through your veins, apply to be one of the Bedo 100.What You'll Do:Develop and maintain finite element models of spacecraft structures and subsystemsPerform structural analyses to evaluate strength, stiffness, and dynamic response under launch and on-orbit environmentsWork closely with mechanical design, controls, systems and other engineers to iterate on hardware designs and to optimize integrated structural and payload optical performance such as wavefront error and pointing stabilityContribute to structural test planning including vibration and modal testingCorrelate analytical models with hardware test results to improve model fidelityHelp improve structural analysis workflows, tools, and modeling infrastructureYour Ideal Skills and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fieldStrong fundamentals in structural mechanics (stress, strain, stiffness, load paths, dynamicsExperience performing finite element analysis (FEA) on mechanical or aerospace systems including dynamicsFamiliarity with structural analysis tools such as Nastran, Ansys, or equivalent (Nastran/Femap preferred)Ability to apply first principles and evaluate whether analysis results are physically reasonableExperience collaborating with hardware design teams to iterate on mechanical systemsStrong communication skills and ability to clearly explain engineering reasoningFamiliarity with bolted and bonded joints, kinematic interfaces and contact stress, rolling elements and mechanisms, opto-mechanical assemblies and composites structuresSalary Range:* $85,000 - $95,000 per yearCompensation and Benefits for Full-Time Roles:Employee friendly equity compensation4% direct matching 401kHealth Insurance: 100% employee coverage & 75% dependent coverageParental leave and childcare coverageFlexible vacation and sick time from day one12 company holidays$100 monthly wellness benefitRelocation package if not based in DenverThe final compensation package is subject to change if the candidate's experience and company need drive a different job level than originally slated for the position.Albedo does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Albedo employees. Albedo is not responsible for any fees or overhead related to unsolicited resumes.Additional Requirements: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. All persons hired will be required to be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Albedo is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Relocation: Relocation support for this position is availableUS CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED#LI-Onsite