SpaceX · 14 hours ago
Dynamics Engineer (Falcon)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX 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. The Dynamics Engineer will be responsible for dynamic and vibration analyses on SpaceX’s operational vehicles, ensuring hardware is qualified for flight and supporting Falcon and Dragon programs.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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)
Able to work extended hours and/or weekends to support critical milestones
Preferred
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
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential 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
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
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Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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