Structural Engineer

Be more than just an employee number Join Tyvak International, a leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the satellite industry. We are a pioneer in the miniaturization of space technologies and the delivery of responsive space solutions. We are a unique, fast-growing, and trusted team focused on quickly and economically designing, building, launching, and operating state-of-the-art satellites for advanced mission constellations. Tyvak International is seeking new members to join their team to support space mission development.
As a Structural Engineer, the candidate will join a collaborative team to develop innovative space vehicle and structures solutions for multiple projects. The individual will be responsible for designing spacecraft and component structures capable of withstanding ground, launch and space environments. In particular, he/she will support the design from the concept level up to the design verification/testing, through design reviews. It is expected that the individual will have an ability and desire to learn, grow and discover continuously.
Key Responsibilities Develop FEM models to assess and verify structural requirements, ensuring compliance with industry and company design standardsCreate and optimize structural models to align with experimental testing, enhancing model accuracy through correlation with test dataWork with a multidisciplinary team to identify the key features of the structure design and recommend improvement strategies, from concept stages up to production and launch phasesParticipate in cross-team discussions about hardware requirements generation, analysis, implementation and verification strategyDesign test fixtures and MGSE suitable for conducting mechanical testsDraft and review technical documentation such as analysis results, test procedures and reportsSupport the planning and conduct Environmental Test CampaignsMinimum Qualifications MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or equivalent degreeMinimum of 2 years' experience in similar rolesProven ability in working with FEA software (MSC Nastran preferred)Strong mechanical backgroundBasic ability to work with 3D modeling software (SolidWorks preferred)Knowledgeable and proficient in applying advanced engineering principlesMust understand solid mechanics and materials science principles in conjunction with static and dynamic launch environment load definitionAbility to produce technical documentationGood communication with team membersAbility to provide and receive constructive criticismProficient use of written and oral English languagePreferred Qualifications Previous working experience within the Aerospace industryPrevious experience with vibration testing of components and spacecraft systems along with data post-processing and report generationPrevious experience in mechanical design and proficiency in using CAD software is a plusSalary and benefits are market competitive. Position expected to be filled as soon as possible.
About Tyvak International Tyvak International S.R.L. is the first European subsidiary of Terran Orbital Corporation. The corporation's technical team is one of the most experienced small satellite groups in the industry with unique experience and capabilities in the development of nanosatellite missions and advanced technologies. The main company office is in Torino, Italy.
The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.

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