Planet · 14 hours ago
Structural Analyst
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$128K/yr - $160K/yr
4+ years expPlanet is a company focused on using space technology to benefit life on Earth, operating the largest constellation of imaging satellites. The Structural Analyst will contribute to the design and analysis of spacecraft subsystems, collaborating with various teams to ensure performance and compliance with requirements.
AerospaceAnalyticsBig DataGeospatialRemote SensingSoftware
Responsibilities
Own the structural analysis effort on key spacecraft subsystems across Planet’s satellite fleet
Drive documentation and presentation of new designs, trade studies, and breakout models throughout design phases and reviews
Collaborate with design team to drive/perform analyses on key spacecraft subsystems to meet stiffness, strength, and performance requirements
Manage vendors to ensure components meet stringent survival and performance requirements
Support ICD development to generate survival environments and requirements for your subsystems
Drive test planning and qualification campaigns
Support debugging and root-causing test for on-orbit anomalies
Be hands-on with flight and test hardware
Break hardware as part of our hardware in-the-loop design paradigm
Validation of Models thru testing and model correlation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering or science degree
4+ years of structural analysis experience (aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, etc)
Experience with structural analysis methods including classical hand calculations and analysis of mechanical joints (bolted joints, bonded joints, etc)
Experience using Finite Element Software/Solvers (NASTRAN preferred)
Proficiency generating high quality FEMs
Experience using computer-aided design (CAD) software
Experience setting up models and analyzing components for static and modal analysis
Excellent understanding in strength of materials and common structural failure modes
Ability to be self-motivated and responsible while working in a highly dynamic environment
Outstanding verbal and visual communication skills
Preferred
Masters degree in Aerospace / Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering or science degree
4+ years of analyzing spacecraft, aircraft, and/or precision optical components
Experience in engineering clubs (Formula, Baja, cubesat, design build fly, etc)
Experience in process improvement and task automation
Proficiency in Python, Matlab, and/or Visual Basic (VBA)
Proficiency with Femap, NASTRAN, and/or Hypermesh
Experience performing dynamic environments analysis (random/sine vibe)
Experience generating test specifications for dynamics environments (random/sine vibe)
Experience presenting analysis results in design reviews
Hands-on experience in build and test environments (hardware assembly, instron testing, machine shop, vibration table, etc.)
Structural Thermo-Optical Performance (STOP) analysis experience
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Home Office Reimbursement
Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
Equity
Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
Volunteering Paid Time Off
Company
Planet
Planet is an aerospace and data analytics company that builds small satellites and delivers information about the changing planet.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.03BKey Investors
BlackRockBloombergNEFPrelude Ventures
2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $460M
2021-12-08Post Ipo Equity· $200M
2021-12-08IPO
Leadership Team
Will Marshall
Co-Founder & CEO
Robbie Schingler
Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer
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