Flight Sciences Loads & Dynamics Engineer

DESE Research, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DESE Research, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Flight Sciences Loads & Dynamics Engineer. This role involves supporting the design and analysis of aerospace systems through structural dynamics analyses while ensuring system performance and reliability.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and expertise in structural dynamics and finite element analysis tools. The position requires collaboration within multidisciplinary teams and the ability to maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in structural dynamics and loads development for aerospace systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural dynamics analyses for aerospace systems.
• Develop finite element models to evaluate structural response.
• Conduct vibration and dynamic analyses to support system design.

Skills

Structural dynamics analysis

Finite element analysis

Dynamic environments expertise

MATLAB programming

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

NX Simcenter

NASTRAN

LS-DYNA

Wave6

Job description

DESE is seeking a Flight Sciences Loads & Dynamics Engineer in Huntsville, AL. The Flight Sciences Loads & Dynamics Engineer supports the design, analysis, and validation of advanced aerospace and defense systems through structural dynamics analyses and loads development across all phases of the product lifecycle. This role evaluates structural response to dynamic environments, vibration, shock, and other operational conditions to ensure system performance, reliability, and mission success. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in structural dynamics, finite element analysis, and dynamic environments for aerospace systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural dynamics analyses and develop loads and environments for aerospace and defense systems, including spacecraft, aircraft, and missile platforms.
• Develop and analyze finite element models to evaluate structural response under static and dynamic loading conditions.
• Conduct vibration, vibroacoustic, shock, and dynamic response analyses to support system design and qualification.
• Develop and validate structural loads and dynamic environments throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Perform engineering trade studies and provide technical recommendations to optimize structural performance and system reliability.
• Collaborate with systems, mechanical, structural, manufacturing, and test engineering teams to support integrated product development.
• Utilize industry-standard analysis tools to evaluate structural behavior and support design decisions.
• Develop automation scripts and data processing tools using MATLAB or equivalent programming languages.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations supporting engineering reviews, customer deliverables, and program milestones.
• Support system integration, environmental testing, qualification activities, and correlation of analytical models with test data.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of relevant experience performing structural dynamics analyses and loads and environments development for spacecraft, aircraft, missiles, or related aerospace systems.
• Experience performing structural dynamics analyses, structural loads development, or environments development.
• Expertise in vibroacoustic and shock analyses for spacecraft, launch vehicles, or similar aerospace platforms.
• Experience developing finite element models and performing analyses using NX Simcenter, NASTRAN, LS-DYNA, Wave6, or equivalent analysis tools.
• Experience programming and utilizing MATLAB or equivalent software for engineering analysis and data manipulation.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills grounded in engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to work effectively within a highly integrated, multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting aerospace, missile, or defense programs.
• Experience correlating analytical models with structural, vibration, or environmental test data.
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) or digital engineering environments.
• Knowledge of military and aerospace structural dynamics, vibration, and environmental testing standards.
• Experience supporting system qualification, flight testing, or launch vehicle development programs.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants - DESE Research, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment with us: [e-mail] or 256-837-8004x123.