Viridian Space Corporation · 5 hours ago
Rotor Dynamics Specialist
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelViridian Space Corporation is an early-stage, space technology start-up located in El Segundo, California. They are seeking a Rotor Dynamics Specialist to design rotating machines, perform rotor dynamics analysis, and test magnetic bearing systems as part of their mission to commercialize new satellite technology.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design rotating machines that can spin at tens of thousands of rpm
Perform FEA analysis of the components to determine the operating envelope
Perform rotor dynamics analysis, predicting resonance locations and types
Design passive and active magnetic bearing systems. Test, rapidly iterate, and characterize the bearing performance
Balance rotating machine prototypes using specialized balancer
Operate and characterize the performance of the rotating machine using accelerometers
Qualification
Required
Design rotating machines that can spin at tens of thousands of rpm
Perform FEA analysis of the components to determine the operating envelope
Perform rotor dynamics analysis, predicting resonance locations and types
Design passive and active magnetic bearing systems. Test, rapidly iterate, and characterize the bearing performance
Balance rotating machine prototypes using specialized balancer
Operate and characterize the performance of the rotating machine using accelerometers
Understanding Rotor Dynamics fundamentals
Expertise with SolidWorks
Expertise with Dyrobes or equivalent software
Expertise with FEA (including for rotating bodies)
Experience balancing rotating machines using commercial balancers
Understand the fundamentals of the calculations necessary for balancing
Python programming for data analysis
This position will require obtaining and maintaining DoD Secret clearance
Benefits
401(k)
Medical, Dental, Vision
Paid unlimited vacation
Employee equity options
Company
Viridian Space Corporation
Viridian’s mission is to enable sustained, cost-effective satellite operation in ultra-low Earth orbit and to be good stewards to Earth’s increasingly congested orbital environment.
Founded in 2021
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.52MKey Investors
Seraphim Space
2025-11-04Seed· $0.52M
2024-05-15Pre Seed
Leadership Team
Matthew Feldman
Chief Technology Officer, Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-02-16
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