Spacecraft Structural Dynamics Engineer: Vibration & Test

Craig-Technologies; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Craig Technologies is seeking a talented Structural Dynamics Engineer to join our team in Houston, TX and Merritt Island, FL. You will support advanced simulation, environmental analysis, and testing of spacecraft hardware destined for cislunar missions, bridging finite element modeling and physical testing to withstand launch and deep-space loads.

The role requires a bachelor’s in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 5–10 years in structural dynamics, 3–5 years writing test plans, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering with 5–10 years in structural dynamics.
• 3–5 years writing environmental test plans and executing vibration/shock tests.
• Proficiency with FEM modeling (Nastran) and time-series data analysis.
• MATLAB or Python for data processing and scripting.
• Familiarity with NASA-STD-5001, MIL-STD-1540 or similar aerospace standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, analyze, and execute environmental testing profiles, including ground vibration testing.
• Construct FEM models and test display models for dynamic analyses.
• Perform structural hand calculations and numerical simulations.
• Collaborate with test engineers to define test plans and instrumentation layouts.
• Provide on-site engineering support during testing and analyze telemetry data.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate findings to leads and clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Nastran

MATLAB

Python

Simcenter NX Nastran

Job description

Craig Technologies is seeking a talented Structural Dynamics Engineer to join our team in Houston, TX and Merritt Island, FL. You will support advanced simulation, environmental analysis, and testing of spacecraft hardware destined for cislunar missions, bridging finite element modeling and physical testing to withstand launch and deep-space loads.

The role requires a bachelor’s in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 5–10 years in structural dynamics, 3–5 years writing test plans, and