Mechanical Engineer (Loads and Dynamics)
Core
Analyze low- and high-frequency loads, vibration, shock, and dynamic environments for spacecraft during ground transportation, launch, deployment, and on-orbit operations.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (loads and dynamics)
Builds
Space-based data centers (spacecraft structures, mechanisms, deployable solar arrays, radiators)
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
structural dynamics, frequency-domain analysis, finite element modeling, vibration analysis, shock analysis, modal analysis, signal processing, test planning, hardware instrumentation, model correlation, stress analysis, fatigue analysis, stability analysis, tool development
Preferred skills
Ansys, NX, spacecraft mechanisms, deployable structures, large lightweight structures, strength of materials, failure mechanisms, software automation
Technologies
Ansys, NX
Responsibilities
Resolve spacecraft dynamics problems through analysis, test, and model correlation; Develop and maintain finite element models for spacecraft structures and mechanisms; Plan and execute vibration, modal, shock, and environmental tests; Process and interpret test data using signal processing techniques; Correlate test results with analytical models and update models; Build scripts, analysis pipelines, and internal tools to improve dynamics work
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC