Associate Mechanical Analyst

Aerodyne Industries

20d•Hybrid

About The Position

Aerodyne Industries is a dynamic, rapidly growing engineering and information technology services firm headquartered on Florida’s exciting Space Coast. With locations throughout the US, we take pride in delivering small business agility with large corporation capabilities. Our list of clients count on us to prepare NASA’s Missions to the Moon and Mars and to defend our nation supporting the Missile Defense Agency and Department of Defense. Join the adventure of a lifetime by becoming a teammate with Aerodyne Industries and work on projects that will define our future. The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or technical equivalent from an accredited institution; at least four years of experience.
This is a mechanical/aerospace engineering position with required relevant analysis experience within the discipline of finite element analysis (FEA) and/or computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
Main skillsets concentrated in finite element stress analysis, heat transfer, thermodynamics and CFD.
Proficient expertise in the use of standard industry FEA or CFD packages, such as NX Nastran, StarCCM, AFT Arrow, and/or Thermal Desktop is required.
Ability to perform complex hand calculations is required.
With limited guidance, must be capable of utilizing engineering concepts and advanced analysis techniques in order to gather data and write technical dispositions to bring systems/structures to their desired working fidelity.
Excellent technical writing, communication, presentation, and customer interface skills.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment.
Must be well organized, flexible, and capable of effectively prioritizing several multidisciplinary tasks.
Inherently self-motivated, demonstrate initiative, and able to work independently (or with minimal supervision).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if necessary.

Nice To Haves

Practical knowledge of applicable ASME, ASTM, SAE, AIAA, or other relevant industry standards is desired.

Responsibilities

Provide technical engineering direction for the Mechanical Analysis department including design, analysis, implementation, and operational support.
Depending on the project type, tasks can vary between conceptual design, revisions to existing designs, and/or modifications to existing structures or Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
Through finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, and fundamental hand calculations, assure that systems/facilities operate in a safe and appropriate manner, and comply with all applicable NASA, federal, and industry codes/standards.
Prepare all essential design/analysis documentation required for a complete and viable engineering package – particularly authoring of a comprehensive Design Analysis Report (DAR).
Review and provide comment to engineering models, methodologies, and deliverables from colleagues within, and occasionally outside, the Mechanical Analysis department.
Troubleshoot equipment/system anomalies using available data and/or testing results.
Guide technicians through repairs and system operations referencing specific functional, maintenance, repair, and test procedures.
Successfully interface with the NASA customer and other client representatives by supporting or presenting at a variety of Engineering Review Boards.
Manage completion of tasks on-schedule and within budget to the customer's satisfaction.
Support construction activities to validate compliance with engineering drawings and contract documents.
Perform other duties as assigned.