Spacecraft Structural Dynamics Engineer: Impactful Analysis

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Structural Dynamics Engineer in Houston to perform dynamic analysis on spacecraft and lunar vehicles within NASA programs. You will execute FE checks, reductions, and coupled loads analyses, while scripting in Python and utilizing MSC NASTRAN with FEMAP.

The role requires strong communication, a BS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, and experience with FEMAP/NASTRAN. Onsite work in Houston with competitive benefits and growth opportunities in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required.
• Experience with finite element models and coupled loads analysis.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C/C++.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with MSC NASTRAN and FEMAP as pre/post-processor.
• Systems Engineering coursework or experience is a plus.
• Experience with Component Mode Synthesis and Craig-Bampton reductions.

Responsibilities

• Perform finite element model checks and dynamic model reductions.
• Conduct coupled loads analysis and interpret results.
• Develop simulation scripts in Python or similar.
• Perform vibroacoustic and modal analyses for tests.
• Review modal and structural data (analytical and test).
• Support test plans and document results.
• Correlate models to hardware using test data.

Skills

Finite element analysis

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

MSC NASTRAN

FEMAP

Communication skills

Systems Engineering

Education

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

MS degree (preferred)

Tools

MSC NASTRAN

FEMAP

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Structural Dynamics Engineer in Houston to perform dynamic analysis on spacecraft and lunar vehicles within NASA programs. You will execute FE checks, reductions, and coupled loads analyses, while scripting in Python and utilizing MSC NASTRAN with FEMAP.

The role requires strong communication, a BS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, and experience with FEMAP/NASTRAN. Onsite work in Houston with competitive benefits and growth opportunities in a mission-driven environment.