Spacecraft Structural Dynamics Engineer

Barrios; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrios Technology is seeking a Structural Dynamics Analyst in Houston to apply structural dynamics, vibration, acoustics, and finite element analysis expertise to support hardware development from concept through test and mission operations.

Responsibilities include building and maintaining finite element models, performing loads, vibration, shock, acoustic, and modal analyses, and correlating analysis with test data.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent engineering from an accredited engineering school, plus five (5) years of relevant engineering 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 applicable NASA, SMC, MIL-STD, and other aerospace industry standards for structural analysis and testing
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, or similar engineering analysis 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 to assess hardware response and support design verification
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop solutions to structural and dynamic performance challenges
• Support environmental test planning, execution, and model correlation activities for qualification and flight hardware programs
• Prepare and present technical reports, engineering assessments, and analysis products for customer and program reviews

Skills

Structural dynamics

Finite element analysis

Vibration analysis

Acoustics

Modal analysis

Test data correlation

Team collaboration

MATLAB

Python

Education

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Nastran

ANSA

META

EPILYSIS

NX Nastran

Simcenter 3D

Windchill

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Barrios Technology is seeking a Structural Dynamics Analyst in Houston to apply structural dynamics, vibration, acoustics, and finite element analysis expertise to support hardware development from concept through test and mission operations.

Responsibilities include building and maintaining finite element models, performing loads, vibration, shock, acoustic, and modal analyses, and correlating analysis with test data.