Structural Dynamics Analyst

Insight Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Structural Dynamics Analyst in Houston to analyze how spacecraft structures respond to dynamic environments. You will develop finite element models in Nastran, perform modal and structural dynamics analyses, and support testing to ensure flight hardware meets requirements.

You will collaborate with design and test teams to model components, evaluate vibration and acoustic responses, and correlate results with test data to drive improvements in structural integrity,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in structural dynamics, vibration, or launch/space vehicle dynamics.
• Proficient in analytical simulations and finite element modeling with Nastran.
• Experience with sine/random vibration, shock, vibro-acoustic analyses, and hand calculations.

Responsibilities

• Develop FE models in Nastran and perform modal/dynamic analyses.
• Evaluate spacecraft structural performance and support testing activities.
• Model spacecraft components and analyze vibration/acoustic responses.
• Correlate analytical results with test data and recommend improvements.
• Improve structural integrity, performance, and weight efficiency.

Skills

Structural dynamics

Finite element analysis

Vibration testing

Signal analysis

Data analysis

Programming (MATLAB/Python)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Nastran

Beta CAE (ANSA)

META

EPYLISIS

Simcenter NX Nastran

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Structural Dynamics Analyst that will be responsible for analyzing how spacecraft and aerospace structures respond to dynamic environments including vibration, shock, acoustics, and launch loads. This role will develop finite element models in Nastran, perform modal and structural dynamics analyses, evaluate vehicle performance, and support testing activities to ensure flight hardware meets structural and mission requirements. On a day-to-day basis, the engineer will work closely with design and test teams to model spacecraft components, analyze vibration and acoustic responses, correlate analytical results with test data, and provide recommendations to improve structural integrity, performance, and weight efficiency.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in structural dynamics, vibration, and/or launch/space vehicle dynamic analysis.
• Must be proficient with performing analytical simulations and finite element modeling in Nastran.
• Proficient in performing static and dynamic analyses such as sine vibration, random vibration, shock, and vibro-acoustic analysis both with FEA and traditional hand calculations.
• Experience in signal analysis and analyzing data in both the time and frequency domain.
• Proficient in coding, performing simulations, and analyzing data in Matlab or Python.
• Experience with vibration, shock, and modal testing, from writing test plans, execution, interpretation of results, and using data to correlate models.
• Familiarity with relevant SMC / MIL-STD / NASA standards for analysis and test.
• Experience with Beta CAE products for finite element modeling and data post-processing. (ANSA, META, EPYLISIS)
• Experience with Simcenter (NX) Nastran

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