Structural Analyst Lead

7 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Tbwa ChiatDay Inc Full time

Role Purpose

The Senior Structural Analyst will play a key role in the development and validation of spacecraft structures, Photon platforms, and related payload and mission objectives.

Responsibilities include leading the analysis of primary and secondary structures, building, running, and post-processing finite element models, collaborating with design and manufacturing engineers, contributing to test plans, supporting test activities, and mentoring junior engineers.

Key Accountabilities

  1. Develop and implement structural analysis methodologies to ensure the integrity of spacecraft structures and Photon platforms.
  2. Provide technical guidance and support to design and manufacturing engineers to ensure compliance with structural requirements.
  3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and validate test plans, ensuring that all necessary data is collected and analyzed.
  4. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and partners to ensure timely delivery of critical components.
  5. Identify and mitigate risks associated with structural performance, ensuring the success of launches and missions.

Qualifications and Experience

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, sensor selection and data post-processing/interpretation (load cells, accelerometers, strain gauges, thermocouples etc.).



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