Engine System Loads Engineer II

Engine System Loads Engineer II

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace or civil engineering
• 2+ years of experience in the prediction/validation of low frequency (<100hz) structural dynamics and loads
• Finite Element Modeling experience
• Ability to solve a variety of static and dynamic structural problems using physics-based analytical methods (hand calculations, in-house tools, and 3rd party commercial analytical tools)
• Experience with time domain, frequency domain, and random vibration statistical analysis
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Responsibilities

• Development of system level finite element models, model integration and checkouts, and validation using analytical or test methods, such as modal testing
• Development of forcing functions using test data. Prediction of static and low frequency loads throughout the propulsion system
• Use sensor data to verify system loads from ground/flight testing
• Work closely with customers (internal & external) for on-time and accurate delivery of system loads and environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Spacecraft and launch vehicle loads experience
• Experience with the following commercial software tools: HYPERMESH, ANSYS, NASTRAN DMAP, ATA’s iMAT (MATLAB Toolbox), PYTHON, FORTRAN
• Finite Element Model reduction and integration using Component Mode Synthesis (e.g., Craig-Bampton)
• Experience with modal testing, correlation, and model tuning
• Experience with instrumentation (Accelerometers, Strain Gauges, pressure transducers etc.), data acquisition systems, and signal processing