Analysis Engineer – Drive Performance at the Edge of What’s Possible
Location: Hawthorne | Full-Time | Engineering
Make design decisions that matter—under conditions that don’t forgive.
As an Analysis Engineer, your work won’t just live in a model. It will fly. You’ll lead high-stakes structural and thermal analysis that ensures our spacecraft can withstand launch forces and thrive in orbit. From complex FEA and thermal simulations to real-world test correlation, you’ll drive design-critical insights and be a key voice in shaping our spacecraft from the inside out.
This is your role if you thrive on accountability, rapid iteration, and meaningful cross-functional work.
What You’ll Do
Own and evolve spacecraft-level FEA and thermal models to predict performance under extreme launch and on-orbit conditions.
Perform advanced load, vibration, and thermal simulations to inform design trade-offs and validate concepts.
Correlate simulation data with physical testing—prototypes, thermal vac, shock—and fine-tune models to reflect reality.
Partner deeply with design, systems, and manufacturing teams to ensure hardware is both buildable and bulletproof
Define and improve best practices for analysis workflows, data integrity, and engineering documentation
What You Bring
A track record of solving tough analysis problems in aerospace, defense, or similarly demanding environments.
Mastery in FEA/thermal tools like ANSYS, COMSOL, Abaqus, or NX—plus strong fundamentals in test-to-model correlation.
Comfort owning end-to-end analysis pipelines, from blank-sheet requirements to validated, test-aligned results.
The ability to move fast with rigor—balancing urgency with quality in a high-stakes environment.
Bonus: Hands-on experience with spacecraft environments (shock, vibe, thermal vac, etc.)
Why You Might Love It Here
You’ll have direct impact on flight hardware that enters orbit.
Your analysis will shape not just individual components—but entire subsystems and spacecraft performance.
We care about building elite teams with a wide range of backgrounds—not checkboxes.
We’re open to carving out a role that aligns with your strengths—even if your path has been unconventional.
Ready to engineer what others only simulate?
Apply now—even if you don’t meet every single requirement. Exceptional results often come from exceptional people with unique paths.
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