Loads and Dynamics Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)
SpaceX
Redmond, WA1+ yrs2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- 1 year+ of experience · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Data analysisFEA
- Work
- On-site in Redmond
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- FEA19%Data analysis13%of 100 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 2, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Loads and Dynamics Engineer, Satellites (Starlink) role at SpaceX is responsible for low and high-frequency loads, vibration, and forcing functions for Starlink satellites during ground transportation, ascent (launch), and on-orbit operation. This role involves database design and software programming for tool development, as well as test planning, setup, execution, and data processing. Dynamics engineers are expected to have a strong intuition of the frequency domain, in addition to solid software and analytical skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Resolve dynamics problems through analysis and test
- Execute dynamic testing from start to finish including pre-test analysis, sensor selection & installation, testing, data analysis, signal processing and model correlation
- Build finite element models
- Perform analyses using commercial and in-house codes as well as write new code
- Perform other analyses that improve products including, but not limited to, satellite brightness, stress analyses, and fatigue analysis
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's degree in physics, mathematics, or an engineering discipline
- 1+ years of professional experience with dynamics
- Hands-on experience either analyzing data or building hardware
- Experience with vibration and shock testing
- Experience with NASTRAN
- Finite element modeling experience (use of FEMAP)
- Working knowledge of structural analysis and test, including a fundamental understanding of strength, stability and fatigue failure mechanisms
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.