Staff Structural Analysis Engineer

At Turion Space, we’re building spacecraft to secure Earth and expand humanity’s reach beyond it. Our missions span national security, in-space servicing, and orbital debris removal and flight software is the heartbeat of everything we launch.

We are seeking a Staff Structural Analysis Engineer to lead the development and verification of structural designs for spacecraft systems and components. In this role, you will serve as a technical subject matter expert in structural analysis by defining analysis methodologies and ensuring structural integrity from concept through launch.

This is a full-time, exempt position based on-site at our Irvine, California headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Perform dynamic structural analysis on satellite systems including random vibration and quasi-static loading

• Perform preliminary design calculations ahead of the detailed modeling process to reduce design iterations

• Coordinate design solutions with design engineers

• Derive internal load and environment requirements for subsystem and component level analysis

• Develop and oversee environmental test campaigns to validate spacecraft and component design margins and ensure compliance with qualification and acceptance requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field

• 8+ years of professional experience performing structural analysis

• Experience with finite element modeling and analysis

• Experience planning and executing structural environmental tests

• Solid understanding of composite and metallic structures, joints, and fastener analysis

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience performing structural analysis on satellite systems

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering field

• Familiarity with Simcenter 3D or Femap applications or equivalent

• Familiarity with NASTRAN or equivalent

• Familiarity with spaceflight structural environmental testing standards

• Experience guiding junior engineers and providing constructive feedback

• A passion for working in small, fast-moving teams

Staff Structural Analysis Engineer: $150,000 - $225,000 USD

ITAR Requirements:

This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:​

• Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents. ​

• Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future. ​

• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge. ​

• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.

• Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment. ​

We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.

Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.