This position reports to the Director, Mechanical Engineering and is a hybrid role based out of our Tukwila, WA office, but will consider remote candidates. with 15 - 30% travel onsite.
Responsibilities
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.
Other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science (or greater) degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar engineering discipline.
At least six (6) years of professional experience performing structural analysis on spacecraft or launch vehicle structures and components.
Ability to set up and perform structural analysis on satellite components, satellite systems, launch vehicle adapters, and other complex integrated assemblies.
Demonstrated successful experience performing static, modal, and vibration analyses to generate predictions for forces, stresses, deflections, and vibration responses.
Proficiency with NASTRAN analysis software.
Proficiency with Femap/Patran pre-/post- processors.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a vibration test lab including instrumentation definition and installation, test article installation, GSE design, test control software operation, etc.
Experience developing analysis and test results processing tools using Excel, MATLAB, and/or Python.
Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible employees includes
Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance
BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!
15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more
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
Mac or PC? Your choice!
Awesome swag
The anticipated salary range for candidates in Washington state is $130,000-150,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA.
BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., 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. #LI-hybrid
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