Structural Dynamics Engineer — Space Systems

The Aerospace Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Engineering Specialist- Aeronautical and Aerospace Structural Engineering to perform structural dynamic analyses for launch vehicles and spacecraft. You will develop simulation tools, assemble coupled FE models, and evaluate predictions against flight data, while mentoring less experienced colleagues.

Requirements include a Mechanical/Structural/Aerospace Engineering degree and 6 years of related experience, FE tools proficiency, and the ability to obtain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 6 years of applicable professional or educational experience.
• Experience with finite-element model development techniques and software.
• Knowledge of classical vibration and transient response analysis theory.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Willingness to travel ~5% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural dynamic analyses and evaluations of launch vehicle and spacecraft loads for all phases of flight.
• Develop simulation tools and processes to solve structural dynamics problems.
• Assemble coupled system models across a variety of Launch vehicles and spacecrafts.
• Evaluate analytical predictions versus flight sensor data to improve loads analysis methods.
• Plan and oversee mode survey testing; verify data quality and perform FE model correlation.
• Conduct analyses to solve broad structural dynamics problems and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Provide technical support to program offices and external customers.
• Mentor peers and less experienced team members.

Skills

Finite-element analysis

Vibration analysis

Structural dynamics

DMAP programming

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Structural/ Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Nastran

DMAP programming

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Engineering Specialist- Aeronautical and Aerospace Structural Engineering to perform structural dynamic analyses for launch vehicles and spacecraft. You will develop simulation tools, assemble coupled FE models, and evaluate predictions against flight data, while mentoring less experienced colleagues.

Requirements include a Mechanical/Structural/Aerospace Engineering degree and 6 years of related experience, FE tools proficiency, and the ability to obtain