Falcon & Dragon Dynamics Engineer — Flight Dynamics Expert

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Dynamics Engineer for Falcon & Dragon to lead dynamic and vibration analyses, leveraging flight data and custom tools. You will own system-level analyses and collaborate across vehicle engineering teams to resolve complex dynamics challenges.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and 1+ years of dynamic analysis experience, with hands-on data analysis and familiarity with FEM/FEA tools. On-site at SpaceX Hawthorne, CA, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 1+ years of experience with structural dynamic analyses or system dynamics modeling.

Responsibilities

• Resolve dynamics problems through calculations, tests, and flight data.
• Use flight data to monitor health of Falcon vehicle fleet including engine performance.
• Execute dynamic testing from planning to data processing and model correlation.
• Own system-level analyses and drive hardware modifications or operations across teams.
• Develop and/or write code for analyses and tools.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Data analysis

Vibration testing

Structural dynamics

Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

FEMAP

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Dynamics Engineer for Falcon & Dragon to lead dynamic and vibration analyses, leveraging flight data and custom tools. You will own system-level analyses and collaborate across vehicle engineering teams to resolve complex dynamics challenges.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and 1+ years of dynamic analysis experience, with hands-on data analysis and familiarity with FEM/FEA tools. On-site at SpaceX Hawthorne, CA, with competitive compensation and benefits.