Propulsion Dynamics & Vibration Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space seeks a Propulsion Dynamics Engineer to characterize and validate the dynamic behavior of liquid rocket propulsion systems. You will work with propulsion and test teams to evaluate engine data, develop dynamic environments, and improve analytical predictions.

The role requires 4+ years in dynamics, strong FEA and data analysis skills, and experience with MATLAB/Python. Located in Redondo Beach, this full-time position offers competitive compensation and stock options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or a related field.
• 4+ years of demonstrated experience with structural dynamics, vibration, or dynamic testing of high-performance systems.
• Proficient with industry-standard FEA packages (Femap/Patran/NASTRAN, ANSYS, Abaqus).
• Demonstrated experience solving structural dynamics and vibration problems using analytical and numerical methods.
• Demonstrated experience with time and frequency domain analysis and processing of dynamic test data.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, or similar applications.
• Working knowledge of dynamic instrumentation and signal processing.
• Ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and resolve concerns.

Responsibilities

• Analyze dynamic data from engine development, qualification, and flight testing to characterize structural response and monitor hardware health.
• Develop propulsion component vibration environments from engine and flight data for use in structural analysis and qualification testing.
• Develop and apply engine-level finite element models and forcing functions to predict structural dynamic response and interface loads.
• Analyze and direct dynamic testing of propulsion hardware from pre-test planning through post-test data reduction and model correlation.
• Develop tools for processing dynamic test data including time/frequency domain analysis and PSD generation.
• Support propulsion system stability and POGO analysis through analytical modeling and data correlation.
• Collaborate with instrumentation and test engineers on sensor selection and signal conditioning.
• Communicate results to Responsible Engineers and Designers to drive improvements.

Skills

Structural dynamics

Vibration analysis

Data interpretation

MATLAB/Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

MS/PhD in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Femap/Patran/NASTRAN

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

Impulse Space seeks a Propulsion Dynamics Engineer to characterize and validate the dynamic behavior of liquid rocket propulsion systems. You will work with propulsion and test teams to evaluate engine data, develop dynamic environments, and improve analytical predictions.

The role requires 4+ years in dynamics, strong FEA and data analysis skills, and experience with MATLAB/Python. Located in Redondo Beach, this full-time position offers competitive compensation and stock options.