Senior Dynamics Engineer

Support development of structural dynamics models, including modal characterization, transient response, and dynamic load prediction for flight hardware

Drive dynamic trade studies to evaluate mechanism architecture, deployment performance, structural response, and system sensitivity under uncertain and evolving design conditions

Help define test objectives, instrumentation needs, and correlation plans for mechanism, structural, and dynamic development tests

Correlate simulation results to test data and refine models, assumptions, and design recommendations based on hardware learnings

Present analysis progress, technical risks, and recommended paths forward in design reviews and cross-functional program forums

Operate effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous development environment, balancing model fidelity, engineering judgment, and schedule needs

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, a related field, or equivalent technical experience

Typically 5+ years of professional experience in loads, structural dynamics, multibody dynamics, or related analysis for aerospace, defense, or similarly demanding applications

Strong fundamentals in rigid-body dynamics, structural dynamics, vibration, transient response, and mechanical system behavior

Experience developing and applying multibody dynamics models for mechanisms, deployment systems, separation events, or other complex dynamic hardware

Experience defining and evaluating mechanical loads and dynamic environments for flight hardware or other high-consequence systems

Familiarity with finite element analysis tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, FEMAP, or equivalent, with emphasis on modal, transient, and dynamic structural analysis

Experience with multibody dynamics tools such as ANSYS Motion, Adams, RecurDyn, Simpack, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar

Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with design, structures, manufacturing, and test teams to turn analysis into sound hardware decisions

Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, a related field, or equivalent experience

Experience owning both loads / structural dynamics and multibody dynamics analysis for a vehicle or mechanism development program

Experience with deployment mechanisms, separation systems, release events, or payload delivery systems

Experience generating design loads and dynamic requirements used to size structures, mechanisms, and interfaces

Experience supporting test planning, instrumentation definition, model correlation, and post-test analysis

Experience in the design, analysis, or test of qualified flight hardware

Experience working on first-of-kind or highly integrated aerospace systems in an ambiguous, fast-moving development environment

Experience scripting or automating analysis workflows using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools

Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in office presence.

The California annual base salary for this role is currently $137,000 - $193,000. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.