Highlights

As a Lead Loads and Dynamics Engineer, you and your team will be responsible for the development of mechanical loads, environments (static, vibration, shock, and acoustic), and associated design and test strategy. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system.

Description

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.

As a Lead Loads and Dynamics Engineer, you and your team will be responsible for the development of mechanical loads, environments (static, vibration, shock, and acoustic), and associated design and test strategy. You will be responsible for defining loads methodology, building loads and design infrastructure, and for your team’s progress and execution against program needs.

What you'll do:

Continue to develop Astrolab’s loads and dynamics methodology
Produce outputs used for critical engineering decisions
Define company strategy for dynamic testing, from the lowest level to the highest
Work with design and operations teams to influence hardware design and test plans
Build tools and infrastructure to make your team and the company more efficient
Manage your team’s progress throughout various program phases
Develop and train dynamics engineers

What you'll bring:

Basic Qualifications

5+ years of experience in spacecraft dynamics modeling and testing
Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent additional years of experience
Proven experience leading teams in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Femap and NASTRAN software for dynamics simulation
Proficiency with MATLAB for data analysis
Ability to mentor and develop more junior engineers, contractors, and interns to build an effective design team

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in engineering
Demonstrated leadership success through one or more programs start-to-finish
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment with engineers, technicians, and leadership
Experience developing specialized analysis tools, e.g. use of Femap API and integrations with MATLAB
Experience with dynamic testing of large space vehicles
Experience with transient dynamic simulation and/or multi-body dynamic modeling

Benefits and Perks

Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
Equity ownership in the company
Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
401(k) plan with company match
Flexible PTO and parental leave
Home office set up reimbursement
Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks

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