Loads and Dynamics Engineer (NASA LTVS Contingent) jobs in United States
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Astrolab ยท 6 days ago

Loads and Dynamics Engineer (NASA LTVS Contingent)

positionHawthorne, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$120K/yr - $197K/yr
date5+ years exp

Astrolab is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies, focusing on designing and operating commercial planetary rovers. The Loads and Dynamics Engineer will design, develop, test, and manage mechanical load definitions related to planetary rover operations, ensuring successful hardware development and verification.

AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel

Responsibilities

Defining and managing mechanical loads (static, vibration, shock, and acoustics) for design using techniques such as:
Mass acceleration curve analysis or other preliminary design methods
Finite element modeling and system loads model assembly
Design loads analysis methods such as response-limited sine vibration or Modal Mass Acceleration Curve
Model reduction and delivery for coupled loads analyses
Supporting Dynamics Test Setup And Analysis For Hardware Development And Verification, Along With Ownership Of Test Campaigns For Dynamics Model Correlation. Notable Test Types Are
Modal survey
Sine & random vibration
Acoustic
Shock

Qualification

Spacecraft dynamics modelingFinite element modelingSimcenter FemapNASTRANMATLABAnalytical calculationsNumerical simulationMentoringCollaborative teamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering
5+ years of experience in spacecraft dynamics modeling and testing
Proficiency with Simcenter Femap and NASTRAN software for dynamics simulation
Proficiency with MATLAB for data analysis
Ability to mentor and develop more junior engineers, contractors, and interns to build an effective design team

Preferred

Master's degree in engineering
Capability to utilize a combination of analytical calculations, numerical simulation, testing, and engineering judgment to solve dynamics problems
Ownership of task execution
Aptitude for managing priorities and operating in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment with engineers, technicians, and leadership

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with matching
Flexible time off and parental leave
On-site snacks, beverages, and 2x weekly lunches
Flexible work environment

Company

Astrolab

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Astrolab manufactures and designs rovers that will transform the way we live and work in space.
dateFounded in 2020
location
Hawthorne, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://astrolab.space

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Jaret Matthews
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
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Aviva Buller
Director of Procurement & Supply Chain
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