Starshield Loads & Dynamics Engineer

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) retirement plan

Medical coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SpaceX) is hiring a Loads & Dynamics Engineer for the Starshield project in Hawthorne, California. This role involves conducting dynamic analysis, testing, and contributing to hardware design for satellites. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience with dynamics. Competitive salary offer ranges from $100,000 to $135,000 based on level, plus comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and stock options.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of professional experience with dynamics.
• Hands-on experience with data analysis or hardware building.

Responsibilities

• Resolve dynamics problems through analysis and test.
• Execute dynamic testing from start-to-finish.
• Build finite element models and run coupled loads analysis.
• Perform analyses using commercial and in-house codes.
• Conduct additional analyses as required.

Skills

Dynamics problem resolution

Dynamic testing execution

Finite element modeling

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physics, mathematics, or engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

FEMAP

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SpaceX) is hiring a Loads & Dynamics Engineer for the Starshield project in Hawthorne, California. This role involves conducting dynamic analysis, testing, and contributing to hardware design for satellites. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience with dynamics. Competitive salary offer ranges from $100,000 to $135,000 based on level, plus comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and stock options.