Propulsion Dynamics Engineer

Estados Unidos

Redondo Beach, California, United States

Python

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Propulsion Dynamics Engineer

Department: Propulsion

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $120,000 - $180,000 / year

Description As a Propulsion Dynamics Engineer at Impulse, your core responsibility will be to characterize, analyze, and validate the dynamic behavior and environments of our liquid rocket propulsion systems. You will work closely with propulsion, dynamics, test, and instrumentation teams to evaluate engine test data, develop dynamic environments, support component testing, and improve analytical predictions of propulsion hardware response.

Responsibilities

Analyze dynamic data from engine development, qualification, and flight testing to characterize structural response, identify anomalous behavior, and monitor hardware health
Develop propulsion component vibration environments from engine and flight data for use in structural analysis and qualification testing
Develop and apply engine-level finite element models and forcing functions to predict structural dynamic response, component environments, and interface loads, including modal, harmonic, random vibration, and transient analyses
Analyze and direct dynamic testing of propulsion hardware from pre-test analysis and instrumentation planning through post-test data reduction and model correlation
Develop tools and methods for processing dynamic test data, including time and frequency domain analysis, filtering, spectral analysis, and PSD generation
Support propulsion system stability and POGO analysis through analytical modeling and correlation with test and flight data
Work with instrumentation and test engineers on sensor selection, placement, sampling, and signal conditioning for dynamic measurements
Effectively communicate results to Responsible Engineers and Designers and collaborate on improvements and solutions

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field
4+ years of demonstrated experience with structural dynamics, vibration, or dynamic testing of high-performance systems
Proficient with at least one industry-standard structural FEA package (Femap/Patran/NASTRAN, ANSYS, Abaqus, etc.)
Demonstrated experience solving structural dynamics and vibration problems using analytical and numerical methods
Demonstrated experience with time and frequency domain analysis and processing of dynamic test data
Demonstrated proficiency with MATLAB, Python, or similar applications
Working knowledge of dynamic instrumentation and signal processing
Ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and/or resolve concerns
Preferred Skills and Experience
Graduate degree (MS / PhD) in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field
Experience with liquid rocket engines, propulsion systems, or launch vehicle development
6+ years hands-on experience with dynamic structural testing, including: random vibration, acoustics, sine vibration, sine burst, shock, and modal survey
Strong knowledge of accelerometers, dynamic pressure transducers, strain measurement, data acquisition, signal conditioning, sampling, filtering, and spectral analysis
Experience developing vibration environments from engine, vehicle, or flight test data
Experience developing and correlating system-level finite element models for prediction of dynamic interface loads and component response
Experience characterizing turbomachinery or other rotating machinery excitation and structural response
Experience with propulsion system stability or POGO analysis
Previous experience in a startup or agile development environment

Additional Information

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space 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.

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