Senior Structural Analysis Engineer

Remote: yes Posted: 2026-10-16

Senior Structural Analysis Engineer

- Perform moderate-scale structural analysis efforts with a large degree of cross-functional coordination.

- Develop and maintain component, subassembly, and satellite level finite element models (FEMs).

- Perform and document finite element analysis results for modal, stress, and vibration analysis.

- Document design, analysis, and test results in technical reports and presentations.

- Iterate within a multi-disciplinary team to optimize designs.

- Create and execute structural test plans and procedures for vibration, shock, and static loads.

- Develop and maintain structural analysis software tools.

- Seek out new technologies, tools, and approaches to maintain BlackSky’s position as a leader in efficient space system engineering.

- Creatively address unique and varying launch load conditions for many combinations of launch environments and payload assemblies.

- Other job-related duties as assigned.

- Bachelor of Science (or greater) degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar engineering discipline.

- At least six (6) years of professional experience performing structural analysis on spacecraft or launch vehicle structures and components.

- Ability to set up and perform structural analysis on satellite components, satellite systems, launch vehicle adapters, and other complex integrated assemblies.

- Demonstrated successful experience performing static, modal, and vibration analyses to generate predictions for forces, stresses, deflections, and vibration responses.

- Proficiency with NASTRAN analysis software.

- Proficiency with Femap/Patran pre-/post- processors.

- Experience working in a vibration test lab including instrumentation definition and installation, test article installation, GSE design, test control software operation, etc.

- Experience developing analysis and test results processing tools using Excel, MATLAB, and/or Python.

Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible employees includes:

- Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance

- BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!

- 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more

- 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match

- Flexible Spending Accounts

- Employee Stock Purchase Program

- Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs

- Employer matching donations

- Professional development

- Mac or PC? Your choice!

- Awesome swag

The anticipated salary range for candidates in Washington state is $130,000-150,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA.