Lead Loads and Dynamics Engineer

What you'll do:

• Continue to develop Astrolab’s loads and dynamics methodology 
• Produce outputs used for critical engineering decisions 
• Define company strategy for dynamic testing, from the lowest level to the highest 
• Work with design and operations teams to influence hardware design and test plans 
• Build tools and infrastructure to make your team and the company more efficient 
• Manage your team’s progress throughout various program phases 
• Develop and train dynamics engineers 

What you'll bring:

• 5+ years of experience in spacecraft dynamics modeling and testing 
• Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent additional years of experience 
• Proven experience leading teams in a fast-paced environment 
• Proficiency with Femap and NASTRAN software for dynamics simulation 
• Proficiency with MATLAB for data analysis 
• Ability to mentor and develop more junior engineers, contractors, and interns to build an effective design team 

• Master’s degree in engineering 
• Demonstrated leadership success through one or more programs start-to-finish 
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment with engineers, technicians, and leadership 
• Experience developing specialized analysis tools, e.g. use of Femap API and integrations with MATLAB 
• Experience with dynamic testing of large space vehicles 
• Experience with transient dynamic simulation and/or multi-body dynamic modeling 

Benefits and Perks

• Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
• Equity ownership in the company
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible PTO and parental leave
• Home office set up reimbursement
• Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
• Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks