Senior Rotordynamics FEA Engineer – Turbomachinery Vibration

CFD Research Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

ESOP

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

CFD Research Corporation is seeking a senior rotordynamics finite element engineer at our Huntsville, AL location to evaluate rotating machinery using modal, harmonic and transient analyses. You will collaborate with structural, fluid and thermal analysts to provide rapid design recommendations and support evaluations for aerospace and energy systems.

Candidates should have extensive experience with Abaqus and SolidWorks, plus a strong background in rotor dynamics, Campbell diagrams, and high

Qualifications

• US Citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 6+ years hands on experience with turbomachinery, gas/steam turbines, compressors, electric motor rotors, or gearboxes
• Proficiency with Abaqus and Solidworks
• Experience with Campbell diagram generation, critical speed analysis, and frequency response functions.
• Solid understanding of dynamics concepts: gyroscopic effects, damping/stiffness modeling, non-linearities, stability/whirl phenomena
• Knowledge of thermal–structural coupling effects and rotor growth/clearance analysis
• Ability to create clear technical documentation and present results to stakeholders
• Strong problem solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate linear dynamic FEA models to generate Campbell diagrams, identify critical speeds, determine rotational clearance, and assess high cycle fatigue.
• Produce engineering reports and documentation in support of requirement verification and design reviews.

Job description

CFD Research Corporation is seeking a senior rotordynamics finite element engineer at our Huntsville, AL location to evaluate rotating machinery using modal, harmonic and transient analyses. You will collaborate with structural, fluid and thermal analysts to provide rapid design recommendations and support evaluations for aerospace and energy systems.

Candidates should have extensive experience with Abaqus and SolidWorks, plus a strong background in rotor dynamics, Campbell diagrams, and high