Portal Space Systems
The Junior Structural & Loads Analysis Engineer is an early‑career role for a new graduate or engineer with up to two years of experience, focused on developing finite element models, performing structural and dynamic analyses, and supporting environmental testing for spacecraft hardware. The position offers hands‑on experience across the spacecraft development lifecycle, mentorship from senior technical leads, and progressive ownership of analysis work packages.
Portal Space Systems is an aerospace company developing Supernova, a solar-thermal spacecraft engineered for rapid, sustained maneuverability across orbital regimes from LEO to Cislunar space. Their proprietary Solar Thermal Propulsion (STP) technology delivers up to 6 km/s of delta-v, offering on-demand autonomy and real-time control without the need for nuclear reactors. The company serves national security, commercial, and scientific missions with capabilities including orbital repositioning, rendezvous and servicing, and payload delivery.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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21% below the average for this role