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Senior Staff Structural Analyst - Spacecraft Engineering

IonQ · San Francisco, California, United States

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
72 days
IonQ's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
11% of IonQ's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at IonQ
high
104 stale, 2 reposted of 104 open
Hiring momentum
159 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from IonQ's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for IonQ.

About this role

The Senior Staff Structural Analyst at Capella will focus on refining analysis tools for spacecraft hardware design and qualification. Daily tasks include performing detailed structural analyses, developing finite element models, generating dynamic environments, and collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure hardware meets performance and reliability standards. The role also involves mentoring design engineers and preparing technical documentation for both internal and external stakeholders.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of IonQ as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of structural analysis experience supporting aerospace or spaceflight hardware
  • Deep expertise in finite element analysis (FEA), structural dynamics, fracture mechanics, composite and metallic structures, and aerospace design practices
  • Ability to make technically sound decisions under schedule constraints
  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Attention to detail with a commitment to engineering excellence and flight safety

Nice to have

  • Experience supporting spacecraft, satellites, and launch vehicles
  • Experience delivering structural dynamic models to launch providers, such as SpaceX
  • Experience correlating analytical models with qualification and flight test data
  • Experience with additively manufactured structures
  • Knowledge of NASA, DoD, ESA, or commercial space structural verification requirements

What you get

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
  • Parental/adoption leave
  • Legal insurance
  • Home technology stipend

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options, role is onsite in San Francisco or Louisville, CO
  • Up to 10% travel required, which may be a consideration for some candidates
  • Compensation range provided, but may vary based on individual factors and is subject to change
  • No specific mention of company culture beyond commitment to diversity and inclusion

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Listed by IonQ on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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