The Dynamics team works collaboratively with other Flight Sciences teams and across Stage Engineering, Fluids, Propulsion, Avionics, Test and Launch teams to develop analysis tools, test levels, vehicle and ground loads, and separation and deployment system architectures on time and budget while meeting our technical requirements. A high degree of autonomy along with an ability to prioritize work in our fast-paced environment is required
About the Role
Ownership of design considerations of secondary structures, avionics and actuators for random vibration, acoustics and aero buffet. This involves developing methodology to analyze, test and qualify the designs for vibration and shock
Manage implementation and validation of Dynamics instrumentation and measurement systems in partnership with Avionics to ensure reliable test and flight data capture
Proactively support test planning and execution related to vibration, shock, acoustics
Develop payload interface vibration/shock/acoustic levels, interface with Mission Management and customers as needed to determine spec compliance and paths to improvement
Lead the collaboration with interfacing teams: aerodynamics, propulsion, GNC, reliability engineering, reusability/life analysis and design criteria on all issues pertaining to high frequency vibrations
Mentor more junior analysts to be hardware-focused, collaborative, technically rigorous, and practical in their approach
About You
A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or related field
Technical leadership, communication and mentoring skills
3+ years of experience working on structural dynamics, random vibrations and acoustics issues and a demonstrated record of solving complex inter-disciplinary problems is required
Expert level knowledge in test vibration and shock test methods, applicable industry standards Ability to draw up shaker and shock test plans to qualify and accept aerospace parts
Knowledge of random vibration theory behind standard codes like NASTRAN. ABAQUS or ANSYS and fluency in any one tool
High speed instrumentation and signal processing
Demonstrated experience driving dynamics issues to closure across mechanical, fluids or other domains
Nice to haves, but not required
Master's or higher qualification is highly preferred
Direct experience in the Space Engineering domain working on structural dynamics analysis, test and qualification through a full program cycle
At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.
Hiring Range
$136,000—$204,000 USD
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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