Senior Structural Analysis Engineer

BlackSky

. Support development, verification, and testing of satellite systems and supporting hardware .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeTukwila • Washington • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structural analysis of satellite systems and components, including proficiency in NASTRAN and Femap/Patran. Capable of developing finite element models and conducting static, modal, and vibration analyses to ensure flightworthiness and compliance with launch conditions.

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Structural AnalysisFinite Element ModelingNASTRAN ProficiencyStatic, Modal, and Vibration AnalysesU.S. Citizenship or ITAR Eligibility

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Hard Skills

Structural AnalysisFinite Element ModelingStatic AnalysisModal AnalysisVibration AnalysisTest Data ReductionTest Procedure GenerationPre-Test AnalysisPost-Test Model CorrelationInstrumentation Definition

Soft Skills

CollaborationCross-Functional CoordinationTechnical Documentation

Tools & Technologies

NASTRANFemapPatranExcelMATLABPython

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringMechanical EngineeringSatellite SystemsLaunch Vehicle StructuresITAR Regulations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support development, verification, and testing of satellite systems and supporting hardware
Build finite element models of electromechanical devices, deployed and stowed appendages, integrated satellites, and ground support equipment
Evaluate environments and structural performance to determine flightworthiness from component through full-satellite levels
Generate test procedures and conduct pre-test analysis
Determine instrumentation locations and conduct structural testing
Reduce test data and perform post-test model correlation
Collaborate with satellite operators and launch service providers to ensure compatibility with launch loads
Generate and submit verification artifacts
Perform moderate-scale structural analysis with extensive cross-functional coordination
Develop and maintain component, subassembly, and satellite-level finite element models
Perform and document modal, stress, and vibration analyses
Document design, analysis, and test results in technical reports and presentations
Iterate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize designs
Create and execute structural test plans and procedures for vibration, shock, and static loads
Develop and maintain structural analysis software tools
Evaluate new technologies, tools, and approaches
Address varying launch load conditions across launch environments and payload assemblies
Report to the Director, Mechanical Engineering

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, protected individual status, or eligibility to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations under ITAR regulations
Preferred: Experience working in a vibration test lab, including instrumentation definition and installation, test article installation, GSE design, and test control software operation
Preferred: Experience developing analysis and test results processing tools using Excel, MATLAB, and/or Python

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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
Choice of Mac or PC
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