Senior Structural Analysis Engineer

As a Senior Structural Analysis Engineer at BlackSky, you will support the development, verification, and test of our satellite systems and supporting hardware. You will build finite element models of space hardware and use these models to evaluate environments and structural performance to determine flightworthiness of the full satellite design.

Requirements

• Perform moderate-scale structural analysis efforts with a large degree of cross-functional coordination
• Develop and maintain component, subassembly, and satellite level finite element models (FEMs)
• Perform and document finite element analysis results for modal, stress, and vibration analysis
• Document design, analysis, and test results in technical reports and presentations
• Iterate within a multi-disciplinary team to optimize designs
• Create and execute structural test plans and procedures for vibration, shock, and static loads
• Develop and maintain structural analysis software tools
• Seek out new technologies, tools, and approaches to maintain BlackSky’s position as a leader in efficient space system engineering
• Creatively address unique and varying launch load conditions for many combinations of launch environments and payload assemblies

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
• Employer matching donations
• Professional development