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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 days Space Kinetic's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Space Kinetic's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Space Kinetic
- high 39 stale, 1 reposted of 48 open
- Hiring momentum
- 56 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Space Kinetic's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Space Kinetic.
About this role
As a Structural Analysis Engineer at Space Kinetic, you will perform structural analysis on spacecraft and related hardware, utilizing finite element analysis and first-principles methods. Your responsibilities will include conducting various analyses, developing structural models, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting structural testing. This role requires a commitment to innovative technology development and may involve travel up to 20% of the year.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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 Space Kinetic as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, applied physics, or a related technical discipline
- 5 to 10 years of experience in structural analysis, stress analysis, structural dynamics, loads development, or a related field
- Strong foundation in statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, fatigue, fracture mechanics, and material behavior
- Proficiency with finite element analysis tools such as FEMAP/NASTRAN, ANSYS, Abaqus, or equivalent tools
- Experience performing static, modal, buckling, vibration, or nonlinear structural analyses
- Ability to use hand calculations and first-principles methods to validate computational models
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, or a related field
- Experience analyzing spacecraft, payloads, deployment systems, mechanisms, or other flight hardware
- Proficiency with FEMAP/NASTRAN, Siemens NX, MATLAB, or Python
- Experience with metallic, composite, bonded, welded, machined, or additively manufactured structures
- Experience supporting static, vibration, shock, fatigue, qualification, or acceptance testing
What you get
- Competitive Base Salary + Equity-Based Compensation
- Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Unique Performance-Based Bonus Structure
Worth weighing
- No salary listed; only a pay range is provided ($135,000 — $175,000 USD)
- Role requires a high level of commitment and may not fit those seeking a traditional work-life balance
- Onsite position with potential domestic travel up to 20% of the year
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Listed by Space Kinetic on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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