Spacecraft Structural Dynamics Analyst

Barrios Technology Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrios Technology is seeking a Structural Dynamics Analyst in the Houston area to support spacecraft and aerospace hardware development from concept through test and flight operations. You will build and maintain finite element models, perform loads, vibration, shock, acoustic, and modal analyses, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes proficiency with MATLAB/Python and familiarity with standards, and involves producing reports and assessments for reviews.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited school, plus two years of relevant experience.
• Experience performing structural dynamics analyses for aerospace or other complex engineered systems.
• Experience developing and utilizing finite element models using Nastran or comparable analysis tools.
• Experience performing loads, vibration, shock, acoustic, and modal analyses.
• Experience supporting hardware testing and correlation of analytical results to test data.
• Familiarity with NASA, SMC, MIL-STD, and other aerospace standards for structural analysis and testing.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, or similar tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural dynamics analyses in support of spacecraft, payload, launch vehicle, and other aerospace hardware development programs.
• Develop and maintain finite element models to evaluate structural performance throughout the design, integration, and test lifecycle.
• Perform loads, vibration, shock, acoustic, and modal analyses under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve structural and dynamic performance challenges.
• Support environmental test planning, execution, and model correlation activities for qualification and flight hardware programs.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering assessments, presentations, and analysis products for customer and program reviews.

Skills

Structural dynamics

Finite element analysis

Loads/vibration/shock

MATLAB

Python

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

M.S. in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

NX Nastran

Simcenter 3D

Windchill

ANSA

META

EPILYSIS

Job description

Barrios Technology is seeking a Structural Dynamics Analyst in the Houston area to support spacecraft and aerospace hardware development from concept through test and flight operations. You will build and maintain finite element models, perform loads, vibration, shock, acoustic, and modal analyses, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes proficiency with MATLAB/Python and familiarity with standards, and involves producing reports and assessments for reviews.