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. Â
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.Â
What you'll do:
- Continue to develop Astrolab’s loads and dynamics methodologyÂ
- Produce outputs used for critical engineering decisionsÂ
- Define company strategy for dynamic testing, from the lowest level to the highestÂ
- Work with design and operations teams to influence hardware design and test plansÂ
- Build tools and infrastructure to make your team and the company more efficientÂ
- Manage your team’s progress throughout various program phasesÂ
- Develop and train dynamics engineersÂ
What you'll bring:
- 5+ years of experience in spacecraft dynamics modeling and testingÂ
- Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent additional years of experienceÂ
- Proven experience leading teams in a fast-paced environmentÂ
- Proficiency with Femap and NASTRAN software for dynamics simulationÂ
- Proficiency with MATLAB for data analysisÂ
- Ability to mentor and develop more junior engineers, contractors, and interns to build an effective design teamÂ
Beneficial skills and experience:Â
- Master’s degree in engineeringÂ
- Demonstrated leadership success through one or more programs start-to-finishÂ
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment with engineers, technicians, and leadershipÂ
- Experience developing specialized analysis tools, e.g. use of Femap API and integrations with MATLABÂ
- Experience with dynamic testing of large space vehiclesÂ
- Experience with transient dynamic simulation and/or multi-body dynamic modelingÂ
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