SUMMARY

The Analysis Manager will lead and scale a high-performing analysis team responsible for structural and dynamic evaluation of metallic mechanisms and integrated assemblies. This role sits at the intersection of execution and strategy—owning delivery across active programs, shaping competitive proposals, and building the next generation of analysis capability. You will define efficient, repeatable workflows, elevate technical rigor, and ensure alignment between analysis, design, and manufacturing. The position requires strong technical judgment, the ability to scope and prioritize ambiguous work, and comfort operating in a matrixed environment with cross-functional stakeholders. As the organization expands into CFD and aerothermal domains and deploys new HPC infrastructure, you will play a central role in maturing tools, processes, and team capability while developing analysts into a scalable, execution-focused organization. The Analysis Manager will report to the Director of Engineering.

ABOUT US

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement*

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead a team of 6–8 analysts focused on structures, dynamics, and integrated metallic assemblies
• Balance execution across program support, proposal work, and internal capability development
• Scope analysis efforts with design, systems, and manufacturing to ensure alignment to real work scope
• Translate program needs into clear analysis plans, priorities, and deliverables
• Establish and enforce efficient, standardized analysis workflows and modeling practices
• Provide technical oversight on FEA approaches, assumptions, and results quality
• Guide transition from individual contributor work to scalable team execution
• Support proposals with technical inputs, basis of estimate, and risk identification
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders; present analysis results as needed
• Drive integration of new capabilities, including CFD and aerothermal analysis
• Lead adoption of on-prem HPC resources to improve analysis throughput and fidelity
• Mentor and develop analysts in both technical depth and execution discipline

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 5+ years of experience in structural and/or dynamics analysis of metallic mechanisms or assemblies
• Demonstrated experience leading teams or serving as a technical lead with matrixed influence
• Strong proficiency with FEA tools (e.g., Nastran, Ansys) and efficient model development practices
• Experience scoping and planning analysis work across multiple concurrent programs
• Ability to review, challenge, and guide analysis methods and results
• Experience supporting engineering proposals, including estimates and technical narratives
• Experience working cross-functionally with design, systems, and manufacturing teams
• Ability to communicate analysis results clearly to both technical and program audiences
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain clearance
• Must me a US citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience standing up or scaling analysis teams or capabilities
• Exposure to CFD or aerothermal analysis methods and toolchains
• Experience leveraging HPC environments for large-scale simulations
• Background in aerospace flight hardware or high-reliability systems
• Experience presenting analysis directly to customers or external stakeholders

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.