Peak Energy · 2 months ago
Structural Analyst
Burlingame, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $175K/yr
2+ years expPeak Energy is a company focused on advancing Sodium-Ion battery systems for renewable energy. They are seeking a Staff Structural Analysis Engineer to lead the development of gigawatt scale energy storage systems, guiding structural design decisions and collaborating with various teams.
EnergyEnergy StorageRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Guide and inform Energy Storage System structural design:
Define relevant loading conditions, analysis and validation strategy
Perform detailed static and dynamic structural analysis of systems and components, determining stress, strain, frequency response, and fatigue characteristics using first principles, hand calculations, and FEA
Propose design modifications to enhance structural reliability and performance
Develop and validate simulation models for structural analysis
Utilize advanced computational tools and techniques, such as finite element analysis (FEA)
Design and oversee experimental tests to validate models and predictions
Work with test engineers to analyze and correlate test data, and to incorporate findings into simulation model and design improvements
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, manufacturing, and quality assurance
Present analysis results and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Drive and participate in a culture of rapid prototyping and testing
A great team spirit and get-it-done attitude. No job is too big or too small
Qualification
Required
Master's or PhD Bachelor's degree in field related to mechanical, civil, aerospace or structural engineering
2+ years of experience working with large scale structural and electrical systems
Proficiency in simulation software such as ABAQUS, ANSYS, or similar
Proficiency in pre-and-post processing software such as Hypermesh, ANSA, or similar
Experience with design and manufacturing of medium to high volume products
Experience with hands on testing and model validation
Eligible to work in the U.S
Preferred
Master's or PhD in field related to mechanical, civil, aerospace or structural engineering
Experience with transportation durability, random vibration, and road load analysis
Experience with fatigue analysis software such as nCode, fe-safe, or similar
Experience with seismic simulation
Experience work with HV switch gear
Experience working with large scale battery storage systems
Benefits
Flexible time off
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Strong 401(k) plan
Equity opportunities
Company
Peak Energy
Peak Energy is a pioneering firm that is industrializing sodium-ion to expedite the shift to renewable energy.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$65MKey Investors
Xora Innovation
2024-07-17Series A· $55M
2023-10-04Seed· $10M
Leadership Team
Landon Mossburg
Founder & CEO
Recent News
2025-11-16
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2025-11-15
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