Senior Loads and Dynamics Engineer
Cowboy Space Corp.Orbital Infrastructure company
Seattle, United States$160,000 – $220,000Senior
Index Ventures
NEA
IVP
About the role
TL;DR
Lead loads and dynamics analysis for spacecraft structural design and survival.
- •Serve as the technical authority for the loads and dynamic environments that define what the vehicle must survive.
- •You'll own the load cases and dynamic models that drive structural sizing across ascent, stage separation, entry, landing, and reuse.
- •Key Responsibilities Own the vehicle loads as the discipline lead.
- •Establish the methods, tools, and standards for the loads and dynamics discipline.
- •Build and maintain structural dynamic models and reconcile them with test and flight data.
- •Define vibration, shock, acoustic, and random-vibe environments for components, mechanisms, and payloads.
- •Perform coupled loads analysis (CLA) and integrate propulsion, aero, GNC, and structural inputs.
- •Requirements Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering field. 8+ years of experience in loads, structural dynamics, or vibration analysis for flight hardware or high-performance systems.
- •Deep proficiency with finite element modeling and dynamic analysis.
- •Demonstrated ownership of load cases and environments that drove the structural design of a flight vehicle or major system.
- •Proven ability to correlate models against test or flight data.
Required skills
PythonGitLinux
Nice-to-have skills
Flutter
Domain expertise
aerospacedefense
Benefits & perks
Equity in Cowboy Space Corp., Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan, Paid time off, 10 paid holidays per calendar year, Paid parental leave, Relocation assistance, Daily lunch in the office, Fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks
Tech stack
PythonGitLinux