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Structural Analyst II

Prime Movers Lab · Rockville, MD · On-site

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About Prime Movers Lab

Backing breakthrough scientific inventions transforming billions of lives.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated spacecraft Structural Analyst II to support the design, analysis, and development of structural systems for our next-generation spacecraft platforms. In this role, you will contribute to ensuring spacecraft structural integrity throughout the full development lifecycle, from early concept and detailed design through hardware testing, verification, and flight readiness. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Experience with spacecraft structural environments and mission loads
  • Familiarity with composite structures, thin-walled pressure vessels, or propulsion system structures
  • Experience supporting environmental test campaigns, including instrumentation and fixture design
  • Familiarity with Python or MATLAB for analysis automation or post-processing
  • Experience with fracture mechanics tools such as NASGRO
  • Familiarity with aerospace structural standards such as NASA-STD-5001, SMC-S-016, or MIL-STD-1540
More about this role

Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space. Our high-mobility spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions with unmatched flexibility and propulsion capability. We build fast and iterate quickly.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated spacecraft Structural Analyst II to support the design, analysis, and development of structural systems for our next-generation spacecraft platforms. In this role, you will contribute to ensuring spacecraft structural integrity throughout the full development lifecycle, from early concept and detailed design through hardware testing, verification, and flight readiness. You will perform structural analyses, develop high-fidelity finite element models, and support engineering decisions that balance structural performance, mass efficiency, and manufacturability.

You will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of mission-critical spacecraft structures while collaborating closely with mechanical, propulsion, avionics, guidance, navigation and control (GNC), thermal, and systems engineering teams. This position is ideal for an engineer with strong analytical and structural...

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