Join SpaceX as a Loads & Dynamics Engineer to develop the Starfall capsule for rapid global mobility and advanced space capabilities.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Not disclosed in this posting: work arrangement.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Loads & Dynamics Engineer for SpaceX's Starfall project focuses on analyzing and testing the dynamic performance of a new re-entry space capsule designed for rapid global cargo delivery. This role requires expertise in finite element analysis, dynamic testing, and signal processing, utilizing tools like CAD and FEA software. Ideal candidates possess a background in aerospace or engineering, along with hands-on experience in integrated engineering teams. The position is part of a pioneering effort to revolutionize space travel and logistics.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze August 12, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 7, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$128,900).
- Starts above 10% of 307 comparable mid other roles in United States that list Python we track (median $113,000 across 61 companies). See Python salary trends
- Python appears in 17.2% of 3011 comparable mid other roles in United States; finite element analysis appears in 0.8% of 3011 comparable mid other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- SpaceX lists $100,000–$130,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 1 year of relevant experience for this Loads & Dynamics Engineer (Starfall) role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Dynamic Analysis, MATLAB, Python, finite element analysis.
- Does SpaceX sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Loads & Dynamics Engineer (Starfall) role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
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 (STARFALL)
The Starfall team is developing the world’s first high-capacity, high-cadence, and low-cost re-entry space capsule. The Starfall capsule will unlock rapid global mobility by enabling point-point cargo delivery anywhere on Earth in under an hour. Additionally, the Starfall capsule could facilitate numerous other capabilities such as in-space manufacturing and on-orbit research.
In this role, you will work closely with Starfall responsible engineers as well as the Falcon dynamics team to drive hardware and mission design decisions. This role will involve simulation of dynamic events, contributing to in-house computer programs, and hands-on testing. You will be responsible for all low and high frequency loads and vibration for the capsule during ground transportation, launch/ascent, on-orbit operations, and re-entry. Strong candidates for this role will have excellent hardware intuition as well as experience with frequency-domain signal processing and analysis.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build finite element models and run coupled loads analysis
- Perform other analyses as required such as spacecraft separation and fatigue analysis
- Execute dynamic testing from start-to-finish including pre-test analysis, sensor selection & installation, testing, and correlation
- Full ownership of dynamic event analysis by developing in-house computer programs and correlating with flight data
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace, physics, or an engineering discipline
- 1+ years of experience with CAD and FEA software
- 1+ years of experience with dynamic analysis
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s degree in an engineering discipline
- Demonstrated ability to develop/analyze hardware within an integrated engineering team outside of a classroom setting
- Experience with a commercial FEA or Multiphysics simulation package (NASTRAN, FEMAP, LS-DYNA)
- Analytical/scientific programming experience (Python, Matlab)
- Highly proficient in classical mechanics, deformable bodies, and statistics/probability
- 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
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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