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 hardware behaves across all phases of flight, from ground and launch environments through on-orbit operations. You’ll work across structures, test, and systems teams to ensure our vehicles are robust to vibration, shock, acoustics, and coupled loads.

Own dynamic and loads analysis across components, subsystems, and full spacecraft

Expertise in CLA, load derivation and structural verification

Develop load cases and environmental requirements (quasi-static, random vibration, shock, acoustics)

Predict vehicle response across launch, deployment, and on-orbit conditions

Perform structural dynamics analyses using FEM and analytical methods to evaluate loads, margins, and system behavior

Build and assemble coupled system models across spacecraft and launch vehicle interfaces

Plan and execute dynamic test campaigns, including vibration and mode survey testing, from setup through data validation and model correlation

Process and analyze test and flight data to validate models and improve prediction accuracy

Evaluate analytical predictions against test and flight data and drive improvements to loads methodologies

Develop internal tools and workflows (Python, MATLAB, or similar) for simulation, data processing, and signal analysis

Partner cross functionally with design, test, and manufacturing teams to influence hardware and ensure requirements are met

Spacecraft Dynamics Engineer

Responsibilities

Qualification

Required

Preferred

Benefits

Company

Apex Technology Inc

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