Systems – Loads and Dynamics Engineer

5+ years experience working with and analyzing hardware for aerospace or similar environments
Strong fundamentals in structural static and dynamic analysis, and ability to break down problems to the minimum level of complexity necessary
Strong fundamentals in signal processing and translation between time and frequency domains
Strong experience with Finite Element Modeling (FEM) in either ANSYS or NASTRAN
Experience executing dynamic (transient and random vibration) FEA to generate load outputs
Experience developing dynamic environments from data reduction and/or analysis
Excellent written and verbal communication
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar

Build system-level models of launch and reentry vehicles to define internal loads and high frequency dynamic environments
Derive forcing functions for dynamic load inputs including aeroacoustics, plume acoustics, and engine combustion
Derive Maximum Predicted Environment (MPE) levels for component test, and support the execution of vibration, shock, and acoustic testing of components and vehicles
Select and procure instrumentation for measuring high frequency environments during engine testing, stage hot fire, and flight
Develop tools and methods to validate analytical MPE predictions with test data and ensure component MPE levels are continuously maintained and validated through the vehicle lifecycle
Coordinate and publish load analysis outputs to hardware REs and accommodate customer feedback and output requests
Integrate customer payload models and perform Coupled Loads Analysis (CLA)
Review test and flight data to anchor models, troubleshoot problems, and propose design changes
Work with a cross-functional team to balance structural loads and dynamic environments with other requirements such as mass, performance, cost, schedule, or reliability

10+ years experience working with and analyzing hardware for aerospace or similar environments
Experience with FEM scripting languages such as ANSYS APDL or NASTRAN DMAP
Experience developing scripting tools to automate analysis and data reduction workflows (Python preferred)
Experience with turbomachinery and combustion dynamics
Experience with vibration and shock testing
Experience with estimating forcing functions from unsteady aerodynamics, buffet, flutter, plume acoustics, pyroshock, or similar dynamic load sources
Experience with FEM integration using Component Mode Synthesis (e.g., Hurty Craig-Bampton)
Experience with Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA) methods for cavity acoustic predictions
Proficiency with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (NX preferred)
Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar