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Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer - Composites and Structures
Umbra
Santa Barbara, CA
Experience performing structural analyses, including first-principles calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
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Design Engineer - Pride
Pride Mobility Products Corp.
Duryea, PA
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Senior Structural Engineer
TAIT Towers
Lititz, PA
The Senior Structural Engineer is responsible for supporting the design and validation of structural systems, staging, machinery, and rigging elements primarily for live market projects,…
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Experienced Structural Analysis Engineer
Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc.
Monroeville, PA
- $88,000 to $166,300 USD / year
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Mid-Level Nuclear Power Uprate Engineer
Enercon Services Inc.
King of Prussia, PA
Overview ENERCON is seeking a Mid-Level Power Uprate Analysis Engineer to join our growing team of nuclear professionals. In this role, you'll contribute to the evaluation and…
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Travel CX Engineer-Mission Critical
STO Building Group
Tulsa, OK
The Commissioning (CX) Project Engineer assists Project Managers to ensure that work installed on the project meets plan and specification requirements.
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Travel CX Engineer-Mission Critical
STO Building Group
Eagle Mountain, UT
The Commissioning (CX) Project Engineer assists Project Managers to ensure that work installed on the project meets plan and specification requirements.
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Travel CX Engineer-Mission Critical
STO Building Group
Kansas City, MO
The Commissioning (CX) Project Engineer assists Project Managers to ensure that work installed on the project meets plan and specification requirements.
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Spacecraft Dynamics Engineer
Apex Technology, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
- $136,000 to $220,000 USD / year
Apex is looking for a Spacecraft Dynamics Engineer to own dynamic analysis and vehicle response across our spacecraft. This role is responsible for predicting and validating how our…
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Loads & Dynamics Engineer (Starshield)
SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA
Working knowledge of structural analysis and test, including a fundamental understanding of strength, stability and fatigue failure mechanisms
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Validation and Verification Engineer, Aviation Engineering
Skyryse
El Segundo, CA · Los Angeles, CA
Perform structural coverage analysis for software (LDRA or equivalent) and HDL code coverage for FPGA designs
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Mechanical Engineer
Acorn Product Development, Inc.
Remote, United States
- $110,000 to $130,000 USD / year
ME analysis experience in kinematics, structural, thermal and tolerances.
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Sr.Structural Engineer-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-Lenexa, KS, Houston, TX, & Oak Ridge, TN, Itasca, IL
Kiewit
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
- $164,000 to $172,000 USD / year
Kiewit Nuclear Solution is looking to hiring a professional Senior Structural Engineer with dedication to renewable energy to join our growing team.
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Mechanical Engineer
Acorn Product Development, Inc.
Milpitas, CA
ME analysis experience in kinematics, structural, thermal and tolerances.
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Electrical Engineer - Federal
Jacobs
Morristown, NJ
The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the coordination, development, and production of deliverables in support of the overall scope of electrical design. The Electrical Engineer will…
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Structural Engineer
GPAC
Rosemont, NJ
- $100,000 to $145,000 USD / year
A very reputable client is seeking a Structural Engineer to join their team to work on multi-discipline project teams providing structural engineering and related technical expertise.…
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Structural Engineer
GPAC
Kansas City, KS
- $100,000 to $130,000 USD / year
A very reputable client is seeking a Structural Engineer to join their team to work on multi-discipline project teams providing structural engineering and related technical expertise.…
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Structural Engineer
GPAC
Omaha, NE
- $85,000 to $130,000 USD / year
A very reputable client is seeking a Structural Engineer to join their team to work on multi-discipline project teams providing structural engineering and related technical expertise.…
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Fire Protection Design Engineer
GPAC
Charlotte, NC
- $105,000 to $130,000 USD / year
A firm I am partnered with is seeking a highly motivated Senior Fire Protection design Engineer with expertise in fire hazards analysis, and fire protection system design. You will…
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Fire Protection Design Engineer
GPAC
Culver City, CA
- $105,000 to $130,000 USD / year
A firm I am partnered with is seeking a highly motivated Senior Fire Protection design Engineer with expertise in fire hazards analysis, and fire protection system design. You will…
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Fire Protection Design Engineer
GPAC
West Hollywood, CA
- $105,000 to $130,000 USD / year
A firm I am partnered with is seeking a highly motivated Senior Fire Protection design Engineer with expertise in fire hazards analysis, and fire protection system design. You will…
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Fire Protection Design Engineer
GPAC
Los Angeles, CA
- $105,000 to $130,000 USD / year
A firm I am partnered with is seeking a highly motivated Senior Fire Protection design Engineer with expertise in fire hazards analysis, and fire protection system design. You will…
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Bridge Design Engineer
GPAC
Lincoln, NE
- $85,000 to $120,000 USD / year
As a Bridge Design Engineer, you’ll move beyond drafting drawings to become a pivotal contributor to the structural integrity and safety of critical infrastructure. You’ll own technical…
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Sr Structural Engineer
GPAC
Tallahassee, FL
- $140,000 to $190,000 USD / year
A respected engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Structural Project Engineer to join its growing team in the Greater Chicago market.
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Sr Structural Engineer
GPAC
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- $140,000 to $190,000 USD / year
A respected engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Structural Project Engineer to join its growing team in the Greater Chicago market.

SpaceX

Loads & Dynamics Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA, United States

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Job details

Experience: 1+ years of professional experience with dynamics
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

Original job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

LOADS & DYNAMICS ENGINEER (STARSHIELD)

Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads.

In this role, you will work closely with Starshield responsible engineers as well as the Falcon dynamics team to drive hardware and mission design decisions and the reliable operation of Starshield satellites. This role will involve performing dynamic analysis, contributing to in-house codes, as well as hands-on testing. You will be responsible for all low- and high- frequency loads and vibration for the satellites during ground transportation, ascent/launch, and on-orbit operation. Strong candidates for this role will have excellent hardware intuition as well as experience with frequency-domain signal processing and analysis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Resolve dynamics problems through analysis and test
Execute dynamic testing from start-to-finish including pre-test analysis, sensor selection & installation, testing, data analysis, signal processing and model correlation
Build finite element models and run coupled loads analysis
Perform analyses using commercial and in-house codes as well as write new code
Perform other analyses as required such as satellite dispense, on-orbit jitter, fatigue analysis, etc.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in physics, mathematics, or an engineering discipline
1+ years of professional experience with dynamics

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Hands-on experience either analyzing data or building hardware
Experience with vibration and shock testing
Experience with NASTRAN
Finite element modeling experience (use of FEMAP)
Working knowledge of structural analysis and test, including a fundamental understanding of strength, stability and fatigue failure mechanisms
Excellent oral and written communication skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Level 1: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 Level 2: $115,000.00 - $160,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX 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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.