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Full-Time

Principal Structural Analyst I

Posted on 9/4/2024

CesiumAstro

CesiumAstro

51-200 employees

Develops compact communication systems for space

Hardware
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$120k - $155kAnnually

+ Stock Options

Expert

Broomfield, CO, USA

US Citizenship Required

Category
Materials & Structures
Aerospace Engineering
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or institution.
  • Minimum of 9 years of experience in structural analysis.
  • Extensive experience in mechanical analysis in harsh environmental conditions.
  • Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) software, Ansys or NASTRAN preferred.
  • Strong understanding of structural mechanics, dynamics, and materials science principles relevant to space applications.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical abilities, with the capability to identify, assess, and resolve complex structural challenges and performance issues.
  • Ability to bound difficult problems through first principles and hand calculations.
  • Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, including engineers, managers, and customers.
  • Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to quality, accuracy, and compliance in all aspects of structural analysis and evaluation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and oversee the structural analysis of satellite components, subsystems, and assemblies, including primary and secondary structures, mechanisms, and deployable systems.
  • Develop and implement advanced finite element models (FEM) to simulate and predict the structural behavior of satellite structures under various loading conditions, including launch, in-orbit, and thermal environments.
  • Demonstrate and communicate the validity and applicability of models.
  • Develop and deliver reduced order Hurty/Craig-Bampton models for launch vehicle coupled loads analysis.
  • Perform linear and nonlinear static, dynamic, vibroacoustic, and thermo-mechanical analyses to assess the strength, stiffness, survivability, and stability of satellite structures, identifying potential failure modes and structural margins.
  • Collaborate with design engineers to optimize structural designs, materials, and configurations to meet performance, weight, and cost targets while ensuring structural safety and reliability.
  • Conduct trade studies and sensitivity analyses to evaluate design alternatives, assess design margins, and mitigate structural risks and uncertainties.
  • Generate comprehensive analysis reports, technical memos, and presentations to communicate analysis results, conclusions, and recommendations to project stakeholders, including management, customers, and regulatory authorities.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior mechanical engineers and analysts, fostering their professional growth and development in structural analysis techniques, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Support the development and validation of structural models, simulations, and test plans for ground and flight testing of satellite structures, collaborating with test engineers and technicians.
  • Investigate and resolve structural anomalies, discrepancies, and non-conformances encountered during design, manufacturing, testing, or operations, implementing corrective actions and lessons learned.

CesiumAstro develops compact and efficient communication systems specifically for space applications. Their products, such as the Nightingale Series and CommPack, are designed to be small and scalable, optimizing Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C) for aerospace needs. The company also offers a range of products including a software-defined radio, a credit-card-sized single-board computer, and a compact DC-to-DC converter. CesiumAstro differentiates itself by providing modular hardware and software solutions that can be customized for specific missions, catering to clients like NASA. The goal of CesiumAstro is to deliver affordable, mission-ready communication payloads by leveraging advanced semiconductor and manufacturing technologies.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$120.2M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

17%

1 year growth

36%

2 year growth

81%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $65 million Series B+ funding round led by Trousdale Ventures provides significant financial backing for expansion and product development.
  • Selection by Rocket Lab to provide multi-beam Ka-band communications payloads for the Space Development Agency's Tranche 2 Transport Layer Constellation highlights CesiumAstro's industry leadership.
  • Founder and CEO Shey Sabripour's appointment to the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium Executive Committee underscores the company's influence and leadership in the aerospace sector.

What critics are saying

  • The lawsuit alleging trade secret misappropriation by a former executive could lead to legal and financial repercussions.
  • The niche market of space-based radio technology is highly competitive, with only a handful of companies working at the cutting edge, increasing the pressure to continuously innovate.

What makes CesiumAstro unique

  • CesiumAstro's focus on compact, high-performance communication systems for space applications sets it apart in the aerospace market, where size, weight, power, and cost are critical factors.
  • Their modular hardware and software building blocks offer seamless integration for mission-specific payload configurations, providing a unique value proposition.
  • The company's utilization of the latest semiconductor and manufacturing technologies ensures they remain at the forefront of innovation, offering affordable solutions with a first-mover advantage.