Loads and Dynamics Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

SpaceX • Redmond, WA

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About The Position

SpaceX is developing Starlink, a broadband internet system comprising a large satellite constellation, consumer receivers, and supporting software. The Loads and Dynamics Engineer works on Starlink satellites, addressing low- and high-frequency loads, vibration, and forcing functions during ground transportation, launch ascent, and on-orbit operation. The role also includes database design and software programming for tool development, as well as planning, setting up, executing, and processing data from tests. Engineers in this position need strong frequency-domain intuition alongside solid software and analytical skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in physics, mathematics, or an engineering discipline.
• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of professional experience with dynamics.
• Hands-on experience analyzing data or building hardware.
• Experience with vibration and shock testing.
• Experience with NASTRAN.
• Finite element modeling experience, including use of FEMAP.
• Working knowledge of structural analysis and testing, including fundamental understanding of strength, stability, and fatigue failure mechanisms.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Resolve dynamics problems through analysis and testing.
• Execute dynamic testing from pre-test analysis through sensor selection and installation, testing, data analysis, signal processing, and model correlation.
• Build finite element models.
• Perform analyses using commercial and in-house codes and write new code.
• Perform other analyses to improve products, including satellite brightness, stress, and fatigue analyses.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, and discretionary bonuses.
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Various other discounts and perks.
• Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Washington State employees accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law.
• Company shuttles for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office, Monday to Friday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level