Loads and Dynamics Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

The role

This person will resolve dynamics problems through analysis and test for Starlink satellites. They will handle low and high-frequency loads, vibration, and forcing functions during ground transportation, ascent, and on-orbit operation.

What you will do

• Resolve dynamics problems through analysis and test
• Execute dynamic testing from start to finish including pre-test analysis, sensor selection & installation, testing, data analysis, signal processing and model correlation
• Build finite element models
• Perform analyses using commercial and in-house codes as well as write new code
• Perform other analyses that improve products including satellite brightness, stress analyses, and fatigue analysis

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physics, mathematics, or an engineering discipline
• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones

Nice to have

• 1+ years of professional experience with dynamics
• Hands-on experience either analyzing data or building hardware
• Experience with vibration and shock testing
• Experience with NASTRAN
• Finite element modeling experience (use of FEMAP)
• Working knowledge of structural analysis and test, including a fundamental understanding of strength, stability and fatigue failure mechanisms
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term cash awards
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law
• Company shuttles from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligibl

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. They are building Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation providing broadband internet.