Dynamics Engineer
Core
Deriving loads and environments for high-power satellites during ground transportation, launch, deployment, and on-orbit operation; building software tools and simulation workflows for frequency and time domain analyses.
Role type
Dynamics Engineer (Space Systems)
Builds
High-power satellite platforms for LEO to deep space missions
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Finite element analysis, Python software development, digital signal processing, structural mechanics, test planning and coordination, model correlation, physics modeling, data-driven engineering guidance
Preferred skills
Low and high frequency dynamics (vibration, shock, modal testing), testing and measurements experience, code reviews for simulation tools
Technologies
FEMAP, Nastran, Python
Responsibilities
Drive subsystem-level dynamic testing from start to finish including test planning and coordination, test analysis, and model correlation; Develop physics models using finite element analysis or custom software; Create software tools to support data processing and simulation frameworks; Collaborate with design engineers, analysts, and external customers to develop satellite products; Apply first principles in developing frameworks for both dynamics and non-dynamics analyses; Contribute to code reviews for simulation and analysis tools; Utilize analysis and test to provide data-driven engineering guidance and decisions; Write high quality technical documentation of test and simulations
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC