Dynamics Engineer III

Textron Inc.; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K)

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Textron Systems in Wilmington, MA seeks a Dynamics Engineer III to perform 6DOF dynamics analysis of rigid and flexible bodies for strategic weapon system development. You will run simulations using MSC Adams, ANSYS products, and Textron tools to predict performance and guide design decisions.

The role requires BS in Mechanical Engineering (or higher), 5+ years of experience, and an active Secret clearance with SAP eligibility. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or higher.
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Proficiency with MSC Adams Dynamic Modeling or similar 6DOF tools.
• Experience with MSC Nastran normal modes and forced vibration analysis is a plus.
• Active Secret clearance required; SAP clearance eligibility; Top Secret preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Model and characterize motion of rigid and flexible bodies.
• Use MSC Adams, ANSYS Mechanical, Ansys Motion, MATLAB and Textron tools for 6DOF simulations.
• Recommend design changes to improve system dynamics.
• Assist test team in defining dynamic testing methods and sensor specs.
• Correlate analysis results with test data to verify models.
• Summarize results and techniques in design reports and presentations.
• Travel up to 5–10%.

Skills

6DOF simulation

Kinematics analysis

Vibration analysis

CAE tools

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MSC Adams Dynamic Modeling

MSC Nastran

NX CAD

Job description

Dynamics Engineer III

Description

About This Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Dynamical Systems Analyst to support strategic weapon system development for our Advanced Programs team. The Dynamical Systems Analyst will be responsible for conducting kinematic and dynamic analyses to predict characteristics and validate the performance of mechanical systems. A strong background in 6 Degree-of-Freedom simulation and analysis of both rigid and flexible body dynamics is required,. Experience using industry-standard tools such as MSC Adams and Ansys products (Ansys Mechanical and Ansys Motion, for example) or in designing custom simulations is preferred. Additional responsibilities will include design of experiments and subsequent correlation of simulation results and real-world test data. The Dynamical Systems Analyst will ultimately be expected to participate as a member of product design teams by providing performance results and influencing design direction. This position requires excellent communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Dynamics Analyst, modeling and characterizing the motion of both rigid and flexible bodies.

• Utilize a combination of commercial of the shelf (COTS) tools (MSC Adams, ANSYS Mechanical, Ansys Motion, MATLAB) and Textron- developed software tools to characteristics described above though 6 Degree-of-Freedom simulation.

• Recommend design changes to improve system dynamics.

• Assist test team in defining dynamic testing methods, including specification of test article design, sensor placement, and sensor performance specification.

• Correlate analysis results with test data to verify and validate models.

• Summarize results and design application techniques during the course of the above activities via presentations and design analysis reports.

• Up to 5-10% of travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Education Requirements: BS in Mechanical Engineering or Higher degree

• Mechanical Engineer, minimum of 5 years of experience.

• Candidate will be member of a team responsible for the development, design, and integration of mechanical systems primarily for military and aerospace applications.

• Analytical skills to validate mechanical dynamic design solutions and proficiency with MSC Adams Dynamic Modeling or other industry standard 6DOF modeling tools required. MSC Nastran normal modes and forced vibration analysis a plus.

• Experience bounding problems and CAE solutions using closed form and approximate numerical methods for kinematics and vibration response preferred.

• Experience creating rigid body dynamic, shock, and vibration test plans for small components and large structures to verify analytic approaches.

• Demonstrated analysis skills in random vibration, shock response spectrum analyses, and spectra generation from dynamic testing desired.

• Working knowledge of NX 1946 CAD desired.

• Proficiency in writing skills and with aptitude for both technical and proposal styles.

• Strong verbal communication skills are important.

• Active Secret clearance required; eligibility for SAP clearance is required. Top Secret clearance preferred.

How We Care

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

Textron's compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is

$115,800 - $176,200 per year.

Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required - we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Systems
Primary Location: US-Massachusetts-Wilmington
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time