Senior Space Systems Engineer

3 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Space Talent Full time
Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Structural Analyst to join our team at Space Talent, working on the development of spacecraft structures and Photon platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience in analysis, design validation, and future improvements of complex systems.

About Us

At Space Talent, we specialize in providing cutting-edge space technology solutions. Our team is passionate about innovation and pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We work closely with our clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions that meet their goals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Process flight/test data to determine component environments and demonstrate positive structural margin against these environments through detailed analysis.
  • Set requirements to validate analysis through hands-on testing and qualification campaigns.
  • Specify/review instrumentation (accelerometers, strain gauges, thermocouples, etc.)
  • Acknowledge and action risks, and mentor other engineers through the same process.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or similar field.
  • 5+ years industry experience, ideally from the Aerospace, Automotive, Mechatronics or Marine industries.
  • Demonstrated expertise with one or more industry standard structural FEA packages: NASTRAN, ANSYS, Abaqus, Optistruct/Hyperworks.
  • Experience with vibration and shock testing.
  • Experience with sensor selection and data post-processing/interpretation (load cells, accelerometers, strain gauges, thermocouples etc.).
  • Experience with static and dynamic structural test methods, including Modal Characterisation, Random vibration, Sine burst, Force notching, Shock, Fixture evaluation.


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