Starlink Satellites: Loads & Dynamics Engineer

SpaceX; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Bonuses

401(k) retirement plan

Health, vision, dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Shuttle service to SpaceX Redmond

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Loads and Dynamics Engineer for Satellite systems (Starlink) in Redmond, WA. You will analyze, test, and model dynamic loads across ground, ascent, and in-orbit operations, designing software tools and data processing workflows to support critical milestones.

The role emphasizes strong intuition in the frequency domain and solid software/analytical skills, with opportunities for long-term incentives and comprehensive benefits at SpaceX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physics, mathematics, or an engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of professional experience with dynamics.
• Hands-on experience either analyzing data or building hardware.
• Experience with vibration and shock testing.
• Experience with NASTRAN.
• Finite element modeling experience (use of FEMAP).
• Working knowledge of structural analysis and test, including a fundamental understanding of strength, stability and fatigue failure mechanisms.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Resolve dynamics problems through analysis and test.
• Execute dynamic testing from start to finish including pre-test analysis, sensor selection & installation, testing, data analysis, signal processing and model correlation.
• Build finite element models.
• Perform analyses using commercial and in-house codes as well as write new code.
• Perform other analyses that improve products including, but not limited to, satellite brightness, stress analyses, and fatigue analysis.

Skills

Dynamics

Data analysis

Vibration testing

Finite element analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics, mathematics, or an engineering discipline

Tools

NASTRAN

FEMAP

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Loads and Dynamics Engineer for Satellite systems (Starlink) in Redmond, WA. You will analyze, test, and model dynamic loads across ground, ascent, and in-orbit operations, designing software tools and data processing workflows to support critical milestones.

The role emphasizes strong intuition in the frequency domain and solid software/analytical skills, with opportunities for long-term incentives and comprehensive benefits at SpaceX.