Loads and Dynamics Engineer Satellites Starlink
Loads and Dynamics Engineer Satellites Starlink
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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.
LOADS AND DYNAMICS ENGINEER SATELLITES (STARLINK)
Dynamics is responsible for low and high frequency loads vibration and forcing functions for SpaceX satellites during ground transportation ascent (launch) and onorbit operation. Challenges vary from ensuring that the satellites can tolerate the harsh vibration of launch vehicle excitations to ensuring that microvibrations onorbit dont adversely affect payload pointing. Responsibilities also include database design and software programming for tool development. This role will also be responsible for test planning setup and data processing. Dynamics engineers are expected to have a strong intuition of the frequency domain in addition to having solid software and analytical skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support satellite programs
- Resolve dynamics problems through analysis and test
- Build finite element models
- Execute dynamic testing from starttofinish (pretest analysis sensor selection & installation testing data analysis signal processing and model correlation)
- Perform analyses using commercial and inhouse codes as well as write new code
- Perform other analyses that improve products including but not limited to satellite brightness stress analyses and fatigue analysis.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in engineering physics mathematics or other STEM discipline
- 1 years work experience dynamics either from industry research internships or academic projects
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Handson experience either analyzing data or building hardware
- Experience with vibration shock and modal 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
- Masters degree in an engineering discipline
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations: jobrelated knowledge and skills education and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k) retirement plan short and longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations 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 eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to.
Employment Type
Full Time
