Senior/Principal Structural Analyst
$145,000–$185,000 year
HybridSeattle, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Perform detailed mechanical and structural analyses of Radioisotope Power System components across all program phases, from concept to flight hardware. Evaluate performance against structural limits, regulatory requirements, and NASA design standards while assessing margins under thermal, acoustic, and dynamic environments. Document findings in traceable reports, develop test plans to validate analytical models, and provide oversight and mentorship to internal analysts. Guide mechanical design teams on component sizing and material selection, collaborating closely with systems and test engineers to ensure robust, manufacturable hardware designs.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university
- 7+ years of experience in structural analysis including steady state, random vibration, and thermal environments for aerospace or nuclear systems
- Demonstrated proficiency and deep understanding of FEA tools (ANSYS Mechanical preferred; Abaqus, Nastran, or LS-DYNA a plus)
- Strong background in dynamic structural analysis, including random vibration, sine sweep, shock, and transient response
- Experience with impact, re-entry, or launch environment analyses
- Working knowledge of NASA standards and verification processes (NASA-STD-5001B, NASA-STD-5012, NASA-HDBK-5005, NASA-STD-7009)
- Familiarity with fracture mechanics, fatigue life estimation, and damage tolerance principles
- Experience generating stress reports and component margins justifications consistent with NASA or aerospace prime contractor standards
- Working knowledge of 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks or similar) and GD&T (ASME Y14.5) for model-based definition and analysis
- Experience working under structured quality systems (NQA-1, AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar)
- Excellent technical writing skills and ability to present results clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
- Self-starter capable of leading analysis efforts with minimal supervision, thriving in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
- Strong collaboration and communication skills; able to work independently or as part of a cross-functional team
- Position requires in-office presence in Seattle (South Lake Union) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, remote work is optional on Mondays and Fridays
- Travel: Travel is required <10%
- Ability to safely lift up to 15 pounds
- Applicants for employment at Zeno Power must be a U.S. person
Desired Qualifications
- M.S. preferred
- Experience with impact, re-entry, or launch environment analyses is a plus
- Working knowledge of NASA standards and verification processes (NASA-STD-5001B, NASA-STD-5012, NASA-HDBK-5005, NASA-STD-7009) highly desired
- Demonstrated proficiency and deep understanding of FEA tools (ANSYS Mechanical preferred; Abaqus, Nastran, or LS-DYNA a plus)
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