Loads & Dynamics Engineer (Starfall)

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 & DYNAMICS ENGINEER (STARFALL)
The Starfall team is developing the worlds first high-capacity high-cadence and low-cost re-entry space capsule. The Starfall capsule will unlock rapid global mobility by enabling point-point cargo delivery anywhere on Earth in under an hour. Additionally the Starfall capsule could facilitate numerous other capabilities such as in-space manufacturing and on-orbit research.

In this role you will work closely with Starfall responsible engineers as well as the Falcon dynamics team to drive hardware and mission design decisions. This role will involve simulation of dynamic events contributing to in-house computer programs and hands-on testing. You will be responsible for all low and high frequency loads and vibration for the capsule during ground transportation launch/ascent on-orbit operations and re-entry. Strong candidates for this role will have excellent hardware intuition as well as experience with frequency-domain signal processing and analysis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build finite element models and run coupled loads analysis
• Perform other analyses as required such as spacecraft separation and fatigue analysis
• Execute dynamic testing from start-to-finish including pre-test analysis sensor selection & installation testing and correlation
• Full ownership of dynamic event analysis by developing in-house computer programs and correlating with flight data

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in aerospace physics or an engineering discipline
• 1 years of experience with CAD and FEA software
• 1 years of experience with dynamic analysis

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Masters degree in an engineering discipline
• Demonstrated ability to develop/analyze hardware within an integrated engineering team outside of a classroom setting
• Experience with a commercial FEA or Multiphysics simulation package (NASTRAN FEMAP LS-DYNA)
• Analytical/scientific programming experience (Python Matlab)
• Highly proficient in classical mechanics deformable bodies and statistics/probability
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 1: $100000.00 - $130000.00
Level 2: $115000.00 - $160000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related 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 long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term 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 long-term 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual carryover and use requirements of the law.

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.

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