Dynamics Engineer (Falcon & Dragon)
Core
Perform dynamic and vibration analyses on SpaceX's Falcon and Dragon vehicles to ensure hardware qualification for flight.
Role type
Dynamics Engineer (Structural/System Dynamics)
Builds
Operational launch vehicles (Falcon, Dragon) and flight data processing tools
Domain
Aerospace / Structural Dynamics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
structural dynamic analyses, system dynamics modeling, flight data review, dynamic testing execution, system level analyses, hand calculations, commercial/in-house code usage, new code development
Preferred skills
vibration and shock testing, NASTRAN (DMAP programming), analytical/scientific programming (Python, MATLAB), finite element modeling (FEMAP), structural analysis and test (strength, stability, fatigue)
Technologies
NASTRAN, Python, MATLAB, FEMAP
Responsibilities
Resolve dynamics problems via hand calculations, analysis, tests, and flight data; monitor vehicle fleet health; execute dynamic testing lifecycle; drive hardware modifications or vehicle operations; perform component and vehicle-level analyses
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC