Vibroacoustics and Shock Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 117,300 - 226,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health care

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Vibroacoustics and Shock Engineer in El Segundo, CA. This role requires expertise in dynamic environments testing and adherence to environmental standards, with responsibilities including leading assessments and providing mentorship.

The candidate will need a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 6 years of experience. Preferred qualifications include advanced degrees and proficiency with specialized software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of experience.
• Experience in dynamic environments testing and analysis.
• Current TS/SCI security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical assessments on multiple programs.
• Select and set up instrumentation for testing.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to staff.

Skills

Dynamic environments testing

Instrumentation selection

Finite element analysis

Statistical energy analysis

Python programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Structural, Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

Wave6

FEMAP

NASTRAN

Job description

Job Overview

Vibroacoustics and Shock Engineer (Engineering Specialist/Sr Engineering Specialist – Aeronautical and Acoustics Engineering) – El Segundo, CA (at least 4 days onsite) – responsible for expanding and implementing environmental standards and providing technical support for dynamic environment testing.

Responsibilities

• Identify areas for development in environmental standards or analysis and work with management and teams to execute.
• Lead technical assessments and serve as point of contact on multiple programs or projects, coordinating and contributing to work within and outside the core team.
• Select and set up instrumentation for dynamic environments testing.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to staff.
• Engage with industry and contribute to media updates on test philosophy and recommended practice for new systems.
• Initiate outreach to other engineering departments and program offices for collaborative efforts and funding.
• Present technical and project status briefings to management, internal and external customers, and contractors.
• Travel to customer and contractor facilities to support relevant reviews and testing.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Structural, Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• 6+ years of professional or academic experience.
• Experience in dynamic environments testing, instrumentation selection and analysis.
• Knowledge of finite element analysis and other computational methods for vibroacoustics.
• Knowledge of statistical energy analysis and boundary element analysis.
• Data processing and spectral analysis of dynamic signals.
• Experience with Wave6 or other commercial vibroacoustics software.
• Clear communication skills – can present results in briefings and reports.
• Comfort with Python programming.
• Current TS/SCI security clearance (U.S. government issued) and U.S. citizenship.
• For Sr. Engineering Specialist: 10+ years of experience, relevant spacecraft vibroacoustic or shock experience, and demonstration of technical assessments and standards tailoring with outside disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related field with coursework in structural dynamics.
• 15+ years of professional experience in structural dynamics.
• Proficiency with commercial vibroacoustic and FE analysis tools (Wave6, VA One, FEMAP, Hypermesh, NASTRAN).
• Experience solving vibroacoustics and shock problems analytically.
• Hands‑on hardware experience at or outside the workplace.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $117,300.00 – $226,900.00 (annual).
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation.
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
• 401(k) plan with company match (8‑12% of eligible compensation).
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Variable pay for exceptional contributions.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional growth and development programs.
• Education assistance.
• Inclusive work environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you have a disability or are a disabled veteran, additional assistance is available.