Dynamics Engineer (Falcon)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

1d • $95,000 - $130,000

About The Position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. DYNAMICS ENGINEER (FALCON & DRAGON) The Falcon and Dragon Dynamics team is responsible for all dynamic and vibration analyses on SpaceX’s operational vehicles. The Dynamics group owns all low and high-frequency loads, forcing function development, and vehicle response predictions, and ensures hardware is qualified for flight. The group is focused on supporting all variants of the fast-paced Falcon launch vehicle and America’s human spaceflight program, Dragon. The group has a wide range of responsibilities that include structural dynamics, flight data review and processing, model and analysis correlation, fairing and launch pad acoustics, engine dynamics, and software programming for tool development. Dynamics engineers are expected to have a strong intuition of dynamic systems and a broad range of engineering disciplines, in addition to having solid software and analytical skills. You do not need to meet 100% of the preferred qualifications to be considered. We encourage anyone who meets the basic qualifications and is interested in the role to apply. We are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated people to join our team, and we want the opportunity to talk to you!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of experience with structural dynamic analyses or system dynamics modeling (can be in a professional, academic, entrepreneurial, or hobby setting).

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience either analyzing data or building hardware.
• Experience with vibration and shock testing.
• Experience with NASTRAN (knowledge of DMAP programming a plus).
• Analytical/scientific programming experience, including data processing (Python and MATLAB preferred).
• Finite element modeling experience with at least one commercial FEA package (FEMAP experience a plus).
• Working knowledge of structural analysis and test, including a fundamental understanding of strength, stability and fatigue failure mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Resolve dynamics problems through hand calculations, analysis, tests, and the use of extensive flight data.
• Use flight data to monitor the health of our Falcon vehicle fleet, including engine performance.
• Execute dynamic testing from start-to-finish (pre-test planning, sensor selection & installation, testing, data and signal processing, and model correlation).
• Own system level analyses and drive hardware modifications or vehicle operations across vehicle engineering teams.
• Perform component and vehicle-level analyses using commercial and in-house codes as well as write new code.

Benefits

• You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.
• You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees