Launch Vehicle Structural Dynamics Engineer

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term incentives in stock options

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A cutting-edge aerospace company seeks a Structural Dynamics Engineer to validate loads and environments for spacecraft. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and a minimum of 4 years' experience in structural dynamic analysis of high-performance systems. Responsibilities include determining critical loads, developing finite element models, and communicating with engineering teams. Offered compensation ranges from $120,000 to $180,000 per year, alongside benefits like stock options and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience with structural dynamic analysis of high‑performance systems.
• Ability to communicate technical challenges effectively.

Responsibilities

• Determine critical loads during launch and operation.
• Generate forcing functions for dynamic excitation.
• Communicate results to Engineers and Designers.

Skills

Structural dynamic analysis

FEA package proficiency

Vibration analysis

Matlab

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Femap

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

A cutting-edge aerospace company seeks a Structural Dynamics Engineer to validate loads and environments for spacecraft. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and a minimum of 4 years' experience in structural dynamic analysis of high-performance systems. Responsibilities include determining critical loads, developing finite element models, and communicating with engineering teams. Offered compensation ranges from $120,000 to $180,000 per year, alongside benefits like stock options and health coverage.