Satellite Loads & Dynamics Engineer - Vibration & FE

SpaceX; Union Hill-Novelty Hill (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

Paid parental leave

3 weeks paid vacation

10+ paid holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Loads and Dynamics Engineer for the Satellites (Starlink) program in Redmond, WA. The role focuses on low/high-frequency loads, vibration, and forcing functions during ground transport, ascent, and on-orbit operation.

You will develop finite element models, perform analyses, and assist with tool development and data processing. The ideal candidate has a degree in physics/engineering, 1+ years in dynamics, and experience with vibration testing, NASTRAN, and FEMAP, plus strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physics, mathematics, or an engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of professional dynamics experience.
• Hands-on data analysis or hardware experience.
• Experience with vibration and shock testing.
• Knowledge of structural analysis and fatigue concepts.

Responsibilities

• Resolve dynamics problems through analysis and test.
• Execute dynamic testing from start to finish including setup and data processing.
• Build finite element models.
• Perform analyses using commercial and in-house codes; write new code.
• Conduct additional analyses to improve products (brightness, stress, fatigue).

Skills

Experience with dynamics

Data analysis

Hardware familiarity

Vibration testing

Structural analysis

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics, mathematics, or engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

FEMAP

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Loads and Dynamics Engineer for the Satellites (Starlink) program in Redmond, WA. The role focuses on low/high-frequency loads, vibration, and forcing functions during ground transport, ascent, and on-orbit operation.

You will develop finite element models, perform analyses, and assist with tool development and data processing. The ideal candidate has a degree in physics/engineering, 1+ years in dynamics, and experience with vibration testing, NASTRAN, and FEMAP, plus strong