Loads & Dynamics Engineer — Space Vehicle Dynamics (Remote)

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development

Education assistance programs

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Loads and Dynamics Engineer to perform structural dynamic analyses of launch vehicle and spacecraft loads across flight phases. You will develop simulation tools, assemble coupled models, and compare predictions with flight data to improve methods.

Minimum qualifications include a Mechanical/Structural/Aerospace degree, 6 years of experience, FEA with Nastran/DMAP, and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Aerospace Engineering or similar field.
• 6 years applicable professional or educational experience.
• Experience with finite-element model development techniques and software.
• Knowledge of classical vibration and transient response analysis theory.
• Sound knowledge of Linear Algebra and its application in structural dynamic computations.
• Willingness to travel ~5% and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required for security clearance.
• Senior level: 10 years of total applicable experience.
• Leadership or project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural dynamic analyses and evaluations of launch vehicle and spacecraft loads for all phases of flight
• Develop simulation tools and processes to solve structural dynamics problems
• Assemble coupled system models across a variety of launch vehicles and spacecrafts
• Evaluate analytical predictions versus flight sensor data to develop recommendations to improve loads analysis methods
• Plan and oversee the execution of mode survey testing for various launch vehicle and space vehicle components, including test data quality verification and finite element model correlation to test data
• Conduct analyses and investigations to solve a broad range of structural dynamics problems requiring advanced treatment and/or coordination within the department and other technical disciplines
• Provide technical support and expertise to program offices and external customers in the discipline of structural dynamics
• Mentor peers and less experienced team members

Skills

Structural dynamics

Finite-element analysis

Vibration analysis

Mode survey testing

Team leadership / PM

Education

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

Advanced degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Nastran

DMAP programming

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Loads and Dynamics Engineer to perform structural dynamic analyses of launch vehicle and spacecraft loads across flight phases. You will develop simulation tools, assemble coupled models, and compare predictions with flight data to improve methods.

Minimum qualifications include a Mechanical/Structural/Aerospace degree, 6 years of experience, FEA with Nastran/DMAP, and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.