Senior Spacecraft Dynamics Engineer: Loads & Vibration

Apex Space, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Apex

Healthcare coverage

PTO 15-20 days + holidays

401(k) match

Parental leave

Lunch provided

Office near Playa Vista

Job summary

Apex Space, Inc. is seeking a Spacecraft Dynamics Engineer to own dynamic analysis and loads across our spacecraft.

You will predict and validate how hardware behaves from ground through on-orbit operations, working with structures, test, and systems teams to ensure robustness against vibration, shock, and acoustics. You’ll develop load cases, run FEM analyses (NASTRAN/FEMAP), build coupled models, and lead dynamic test campaigns while mentoring junior engineers and delivering tool-based

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering field.
• 8+ years in structural dynamics, loads, or environment prediction.
• Experience with finite element modeling and analysis.
• Ability to communicate complex dynamics across teams.
• Experience with telemetry or flight data processing.

Responsibilities

• Own dynamic and loads analysis across spacecraft.
• Develop load cases and environmental requirements.
• Plan and execute dynamic test campaigns.
• Build coupled system models across spacecraft and launch vehicle interfaces.
• Develop internal tools for simulation (Python/MATLAB).
• Provide technical leadership on dynamics problems.

Skills

Dynamic analysis

Loads analysis

FEM

Python

MATLAB

Telemetry data

Numerical methods

Communication across teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering field

Tools

NASTRAN

FEMAP

Python

Job description

Apex Space, Inc. is seeking a Spacecraft Dynamics Engineer to own dynamic analysis and loads across our spacecraft.

You will predict and validate how hardware behaves from ground through on-orbit operations, working with structures, test, and systems teams to ensure robustness against vibration, shock, and acoustics. You’ll develop load cases, run FEM analyses (NASTRAN/FEMAP), build coupled models, and lead dynamic test campaigns while mentoring junior engineers and delivering tool-based