Lunar Outpost · 1 day ago
Staff Mechanical Analyst
Lunar Outpost is an industry leader in space robotics and planetary vehicles, dedicated to creating a permanent presence in space. They are seeking a Staff Mechanical Analyst to lead the mechanical analysis team, focusing on high-quality analytical models and ensuring compliance with standards while collaborating with various teams to meet project deadlines.
AerospaceInformation TechnologyRobotics
Responsibilities
Develop high-quality analytical models of vehicles/mobility platforms
Perform mechanical analysis (Loads, Stress, Fatigue/Fracture, Dynamics, Vibration, etc.) in a quick-turn, rapid development environment
Interact with the mechanical engineering design team to rapidly iterate and improve designs as informed by analysis
Interact with project management and company leadership to determine timelines, schedule tasks, and ensure deadlines are met
Contribute to the standardization of practices and procedures within the mechanical analysis team
Write technical reports detailing analysis processes, results, and recommendations
Allocate team resources and delegate analysis tasks to team members, supporting multiple projects and analysis efforts
Oversee work performed to ensure high-quality work products
Understand analysis requirements and ensure analysis is performed in compliance with applicable Lunar Outpost and NASA standards
Generate applicable loading profiles to be communicated to vendors and stakeholders
Prepare and present materials for Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Failure Review Boards (FRB), and Critical Design Reviews (CDR)
Collaborate with NASA Insight members in recurring working group sessions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
10+ years of applicable experience performing mechanical analysis on spaceflight systems
Experience leading analysis teams
Expertise Finite Element Modeling software
Proficiency in interpreting various loading profiles and test data
Familiarity with dynamic/kinematic analysis techniques
Familiarity with related NASA and government specifications and standards
Familiarity with fatigue and fracture standards, considerations, classifications, and analysis methods
Self-motivated, focused, and driven to meet critical deadlines
Excellent organization and time management skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
U.S. Person
Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Experience performing mechanical analysis in an automotive environment
Expertise in ANSYS
Proficiency in FEMAP
Proficiency in NASGRO
Proficiency in Matlab
Proficiency in LS-DYNA
Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software
Familiarity with the analysis of composites
Company
Lunar Outpost
Lunar Outpost provides advanced spacecraft and robotics solutions for space missions.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$21.61MKey Investors
Explorer 1 FundCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)
2024-11-13Series A· $9.61M
2022-05-24Seed· $12M
2021-09-01Non Equity Assistance
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