Starcloud

Starcloud

Mechanical Engineer (Loads and Dynamics)

Redmond, WA

Work authorization required$105k-$140kDetected 27 days ago
ANSYSStructural AnalysisAvionicsMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringHardware DesignSignal Processing

About the role

  • Resolve spacecraft dynamics problems through analysis, test, and model correlation.
  • Analyze vibration, shock, acoustic, transient, modal, and forcing-function environments.
  • Plan and execute vibration, modal, shock, and other environmental tests for spacecraft hardware.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain finite element models for spacecraft structures, mechanisms, deployable solar arrays, deployable radiators, and related hardware.
  • Perform dynamic analyses for launch, transportation, deployment, and on-orbit operational environments.
  • Support stress, fatigue, stability, and margin analyses where needed to improve spacecraft reliability.
  • Use commercial and in-house tools to perform analysis, and develop new tools where existing methods are insufficient.
  • Own dynamic testing from start to finish, including pre-test analysis, test planning, sensor selection, instrumentation, setup, execution, data processing, and post-test reporting.
  • Produce clear test reports, analysis documentation, and recommendations for design improvements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
  • 4+ years of experience in dynamics, structural analysis, mechanical testing, or hands-on aerospace hardware development.
  • Experience with finite element modeling or structural analysis tools.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for authorization under U.S. export regulations.

Nice to have

  • Master's or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Experience with vibration, modal, acoustic, or shock testing.
  • Experience with Ansys, NX, or similar analysis and tools.
  • Working knowledge of strength, stability, fatigue, and failure mechanisms.
  • Experience with spacecraft, launch vehicle, satellite, or deployable space structures.
  • Experience with large lightweight structures, deployable solar arrays, deployable radiators, or spacecraft mechanisms.
  • Strong software skills for analysis automation, data processing, signal processing, or internal tool development.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-moving hardware development environment.

Compensation

  • L1: $105,000 - $140,000
  • L2: $140,000 - $190,000
  • L3: $170,000 - $215,000
  • Starcloud offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
  • Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, and level.
  • Additional Requirements:

Benefits

  • Stock options, discretionary bonuses, and other long-term incentives.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

Equal opportunity

  • Employer:
  • Starcloud is committed to fostering an inclusive and meritocratic workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify our Human Resources Department.
  • Join Starcloud and shape the future!
  • Embrace the challenge, push technological boundaries, and contribute to solving the global energy challenge. Apply today to join our visionary team dedicated to innovation and advancing humanity.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for authorization under U
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