Senior Vibroacoustics & Shock Engineer for Space Systems

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid holidays

Telework options

401(k) plan

Relocation aid

Education assistance

Inclusive culture

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Vibroacoustics and Shock Engineer (Engineering Specialist/Sr Engineering Specialist) to advance test practice and technical support across defense and civil space programs. You will lead assessments, guide instrumentation selection, and mentor staff while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Minimum requirements include a Mechanical/Structural/Aerospace Engineering degree, 6+ years of experience, and proficiency in vibroacoustics analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Aerospace Engineering or similar field.
• 6+ years of applicable professional or academic experience.
• Experience in dynamic environments testing, instrumentation selection/setup, and analysis.
• Knowledge of vibroacoustics computational methods and FEM/EA analysis.
• Proficiency using Wave6 or similar vibroacoustics tools; Python skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify areas of development in environmental standards or analysis and drive execution.
• Lead technical assessments and coordinate work across teams and programs.
• Conduct dynamic environments testing and select/setup instrumentation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to staff.
• Engage with industry and command updates to test philosophy and practice.

Skills

Vibroacoustics

Dynamic environments testing

Data processing

Spectral analysis

Python programming

Technical leadership

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Structural/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Wave6

VA One

FEMAP

Hypermesh

NASTRAN

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Vibroacoustics and Shock Engineer (Engineering Specialist/Sr Engineering Specialist) to advance test practice and technical support across defense and civil space programs. You will lead assessments, guide instrumentation selection, and mentor staff while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Minimum requirements include a Mechanical/Structural/Aerospace Engineering degree, 6+ years of experience, and proficiency in vibroacoustics analysis.