Senior Dynamics Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Senior Dynamics Engineer (Aerospace): Drive vehicle-level dynamic testing from start to finish including test planning, coordination, test analysis, and model correlation with an accent on cross-disciplinary analysis and test methodologies. Focus on developing physics models using finite element analysis and custom software, creating tools for data processing and simulations, and providing data-driven engineering guidance.

Los Angeles, CA. Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) per ITAR export control regulations.

$140,000 - $175,000 + equity

Company

Building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown for missions from LEO to deep space, backed by major investors with signed contracts across commercial and U.S. government customers.

What you will do

• Drive vehicle-level dynamic testing including planning, coordination, analysis, and model correlation.
• Innovate on cross-disciplinary analysis and test methodologies for spacecraft dynamics.
• Develop physics models using finite element analysis and custom software.
• Create software tools for data processing and simulation frameworks.
• Collaborate with design engineers, analysts, and customers to develop payload products.
• Perform code reviews, provide data-driven guidance, and write technical documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or mathematics.
• 5+ years of work experience in dynamics from industry or academia.
• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or mathematics.
• Strong understanding of low and high frequency dynamics (vibration, acoustics, shock, modal testing).
• Deep experience with testing, measurements, and finite element analysis software (e.g., FEMAP, Nastran).
• Strong experience in Python software development; deep knowledge of digital signal processing, statistics, and structural mechanics.
• Capable of solving complex problems independently; excellent communication skills; thrive in fast-paced startup environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, unstructured startup environment focused on innovation and first principles.
• Comprehensive benefits: paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and more.
• Equity in the company.
• Multiple launches planned through 2026-2027; contribute to groundbreaking Series C space startup.