Senior Structural Analysis Engineer (Spacecraft)

Location: Hybrid role based in Tukwila, Washington, with remote candidates considered; 15–30% onsite travel required. U.S. work authorization meeting ITAR requirements is required.

Salary: $130,000–$150,000 per year for candidates in Washington state.

Company

hirify.global operates a real-time space-based intelligence platform that provides satellite imagery, automated analytics, and high-frequency monitoring for government and commercial customers.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain finite element models for spacecraft components, subassemblies, integrated satellites, appendages, electromechanical devices, and ground support equipment.
• Perform and document static, modal, stress, vibration, shock, and launch-load analyses to evaluate structural performance and flightworthiness.
• Create and execute structural test plans and procedures, including instrumentation definition, pre-test analysis, testing, data reduction, and post-test model correlation.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, verification artifacts, and analysis documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, satellite operators, and launch service providers to optimize designs and ensure launch compatibility.
• Develop structural analysis software tools and apply new technologies to improve space system engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least six years of professional structural analysis experience involving spacecraft or launch vehicle structures and components.
• Experience analyzing satellite components, satellite systems, launch vehicle adapters, and complex integrated assemblies.
• Demonstrated experience with static, modal, and vibration analyses covering forces, stresses, deflections, and vibration responses.
• Proficiency with NASTRAN and Femap or Patran pre- and post-processors.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain the authorizations required under ITAR regulations.

Nice to have

• Experience in vibration test laboratories, including instrumentation, test article installation, ground support equipment design, and test control software.
• Experience developing analysis and test-results processing tools with Excel, MATLAB, or Python.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and AD&D insurance for eligible full-time employees.
• hirify.global pays 100% of employee-only medical, dental, and vision premiums and contributes $100 per month toward out-of-pocket expenses.
• Paid time off, company holidays, floating holidays, volunteer leave, and parental leave.
• 401(k) plans with employer matching, flexible spending accounts, and an employee stock purchase program.
• Professional development, employee assistance, travel assistance, matching donations, and a choice of Mac or PC.