Senior Dynamic Environments Engineer — Space Propulsion

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ExoTerra is seeking a senior Dynamic Environments Engineer to lead analyses for Hall Thrusters, propulsion modules, and power systems. The role requires delivering robust dynamic analyses, predictions, and test plans to support flight hardware readiness.

You will perform shock, random vibration, and acoustic analyses; present results in design reviews, and prepare technical reports for customers. Collaboration with PM, design, and manufacturing is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5+ years of industry experience; pay commensurate with experience.
• Expertise with dynamic environments analysis and structural analysis.
• Expertise in dynamic testing (random vibration, shock).
• Solid foundation in vibroacoustics, structural mechanics, and dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in dynamic environments analyses (shock, random vibration, acoustic) for spacecraft systems.
• Support dynamic testing (random vibration, shock) of components and propulsion systems.
• Interface with customers, present analysis results, and prepare reports for delivery.
• Support multiple programs simultaneously and assist in sign-off of flight hardware.
• Contribute to process and efficiency improvements and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Dynamic analysis

Vibroacoustics

Structural dynamics

Dynamic testing

FEA

Education

Mech/Aero Eng degree

Tools

NASTRAN

MATLAB

Python

Job description

ExoTerra is seeking a senior Dynamic Environments Engineer to lead analyses for Hall Thrusters, propulsion modules, and power systems. The role requires delivering robust dynamic analyses, predictions, and test plans to support flight hardware readiness.

You will perform shock, random vibration, and acoustic analyses; present results in design reviews, and prepare technical reports for customers. Collaboration with PM, design, and manufacturing is essential.