Spacecraft Structural Dynamics Lead (Jitter & Vibration)

Rise Technical; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Fast tracked career progression

Health benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

An innovative space engineering company in Los Angeles is seeking a Structural Dynamics Engineer to take ownership of jitter performance and engage in deep technical challenges. This role offers a competitive salary between $150,000 and $200,000, along with stock options and health benefits. The successful candidate will lead micro-vibration analysis, develop reduced-order models, and validate predictions against test data, all in a fast-paced startup environment that encourages career progression.

Qualifications

• Strong background in structural dynamics for spacecraft.
• Experience with jitter and micro-vibration analysis.
• Proven experience handling large datasets using computational tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead frequency-domain and time-domain jitter analysis.
• Develop and deliver reduced-order structural models.
• Define and automate analysis workflows for coupled loads and stability predictions.
• Support and correlate modal survey and vibration test campaigns.

Skills

Structural dynamics expertise

Jitter and micro-vibration analysis

Python programming

MATLAB proficiency

Dynamic analysis using Nastran

Job description

An innovative space engineering company in Los Angeles is seeking a Structural Dynamics Engineer to take ownership of jitter performance and engage in deep technical challenges. This role offers a competitive salary between $150,000 and $200,000, along with stock options and health benefits. The successful candidate will lead micro-vibration analysis, develop reduced-order models, and validate predictions against test data, all in a fast-paced startup environment that encourages career progression.