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

1. Develop FEM models to assess and verify structural requirements, ensuring compliance with industry and company design standards
2. Create and optimize structural models to align with experimental testing, enhancing model accuracy through correlation with test data
3. Work 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 phases
4. Participate in cross-team discussions about hardware requirements generation, analysis, implementation and verification strategy
5. Design test fixtures and MGSE suitable for conducting mechanical tests
6. Draft and review technical documentation such as analysis results, test procedures and reports
7. Support the planning and conduct Environmental Test Campaigns

Minimum Requirements

1. MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or equivalent degree
2. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar roles
3. Proven ability in working with FEA software (MSC Nastran preferred)
4. Strong mechanical background
5. Basic ability to work with 3D modeling software (SolidWorks preferred)
6. Knowledgeable and proficient in applying advanced engineering principles
7. Must understand solid mechanics and materials science principles in conjunction with static and dynamic launch environment load definition
8. Ability to produce technical documentation
9. Good communication with team members
10. Ability to provide and receive constructive criticism
11. Proficient use of written and oral English language

Preferred Qualifications

1. Previous working experience within the Aerospace industry
2. Previous experience with vibration testing of components and spacecraft systems along with data post-processing and report generation
3. Previous experience in mechanical design and proficiency in using CAD software is a plus

Salary 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.

Work Environment

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.