Aerospace Dynamics & Environment Analysis Engineer

Firehawk; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums

Dental and vision plans

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible 9/80 schedule

On-site snacks

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Firehawk Aerospace seeks a Dynamics/Environment Analysis Engineer to predict, characterize, and validate dynamic environments for SRMs and Rockets. You will translate analytical and test results into practical design recommendations, working with teams across structural, mechanical, systems, test, and manufacturing domains.

The role emphasizes experience with composites, high-temperature materials, propulsion systems, and aerospace hardware, with opportunities to influence design and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering.
• 5+ years in structural dynamics, vibration, shock, or environmental analysis.
• Proficiency with FE analysis tools (ANSYS/Abaqus/NASTRAN).
• Experience with modal, frequency-response, and shock analyses.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural dynamics analyses using FE tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN).
• Conduct modal and shock analyses across multiple loading spectra.
• Develop and evaluate PSD, SRSS, and acceleration predictions.
• Correlate FE models with test results and provide design recommendations.
• Support qualification testing and test-data interpretation.
• Interface with cross-functional teams and customers.

Skills

Structural dynamics

Vibration analysis

Modal analysis

Time-history data

Python

MATLAB

Uncertainty quantification

Data interpretation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering

Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

NASTRAN

Siemens Simcenter Testlab

Dewesoft

Crystal Instruments

Job description

Firehawk Aerospace seeks a Dynamics/Environment Analysis Engineer to predict, characterize, and validate dynamic environments for SRMs and Rockets. You will translate analytical and test results into practical design recommendations, working with teams across structural, mechanical, systems, test, and manufacturing domains.

The role emphasizes experience with composites, high-temperature materials, propulsion systems, and aerospace hardware, with opportunities to influence design and