Drive the definition and execution of dynamic testing at the component, subsystem, and vehicle level, including test planning and coordination, test analysis, and model correlation
Innovate on cross-disciplinary analysis and test methodologies
Evolve spacecraft dynamics approaches to optimize for the company’s business
Develop time- and frequency-domain physics models using finite element analysis (e.g., Nastran) and custom-built software (e.g., Python)
Create software tools to support data processing and simulation frameworks
Collaborate with design engineers, analysts, and external customers to develop payload products
Apply first principles in developing frameworks for both dynamics and non-dynamics analyses
Perform code reviews for simulation and analysis tools
Utilize analysis and test to provide data-driven engineering guidance and decisions
Write high quality technical documentation of tests and simulations
Derive loads, environments, and other dynamics-driven design and test criteria, including vibration, shock, and jitter maximum predicted environments and response-limit derivation (e.g., NASA 7004C)
Own coupled loads analysis (CLA), including superelement/Craig-Bampton model builds for ascent and on-orbit dynamic environments, through test-level definition
Lead jitter and pointing performance analysis, including Monte Carlo dispersion modeling and dynamic coupling with GNC control loops
Direct vibroacoustic analysis, including patch-method framework development, and lead acoustic testing of the vehicle
Drive definition of vehicle- and stack-level modal test and analysis methodologies, including ground and flight test correlation
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or mathematics
5+ years of work experience in dynamics from industry or academia
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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 and measurements
Deep experience with finite element analysis software (e.g. FEMAP, Nastran)
Strong experience in software development in Python
Deep knowledge of digital signal processing, statistics, and structural mechanics
Capable of identifying and solving complex problems with little to no supervision or direction
Excellent communication skills of analysis and test insights.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, unstructured start-up environment.
Experience with coupled loads analysis (CLA) and Craig-Bampton/superelement model reduction techniques
Experience with jitter and pointing performance analysis, including Monte Carlo methods for dispersion modeling
Familiarity with rigid-body dynamics and GNC-coupled analysis, including dynamic coupling with controllers and pointing impacts
Experience with multibody dynamics simulation, including rigid-body dynamics and familiarity with Lagrangian formulations; familiarity with LS-DYNA is a plus
Experience with vibroacoustic analysis (e.g., patch, diffuse-field, Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA, e.g., Wave6), or Boundary Element Method (BEM))
Familiarity with HALT/HASS testing and dynamics-driven PCBA-level failure mechanisms (e.g., solder joint fatigue, component lead flexure)
Experience building and maintaining shared analysis tooling, including version control and continuous-integration practices
Compensation and Benefits:
Base salary range for this role is $140,000 - $175,000 + equity in the company
Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!
If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
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Equal Opportunity
K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
About K2 Space
Aerospace & DefenseFounded 2022
Satellite manufacturer building the largest and most powerful spacecraft platforms in orbit, engineered for LEO, MEO, GEO, and cislunar missions.
