Dynamics Engineer III

Textron•Hunt Valley, MD

About The Position

Textron Systems is seeking a highly skilled Dynamics Engineer to support strategic weapon system development on its Advanced Programs team. The role conducts kinematic and dynamic analyses to predict characteristics and validate mechanical-system performance, including six-degree-of-freedom simulation and analysis of rigid and flexible body dynamics. The engineer contributes to product design teams by providing performance results and influencing design direction. The position also requires strong written and verbal communication skills and may require up to 5–10% travel. The engineer uses commercial tools such as MSC Adams, ANSYS Mechanical, ANSYS Motion, and MATLAB, along with Textron-developed software, or custom simulations. Work includes planning and correlating simulations with real-world test data, advising on mechanical-system design, and communicating analysis findings through presentations and design analysis reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a higher degree.
At least 5 years of experience as a mechanical engineer.
Experience developing, designing, and integrating mechanical systems, primarily for military and aerospace applications.
Analytical skills to validate mechanical dynamic design solutions.
Proficiency with MSC Adams Dynamic Modeling or other industry-standard six-degree-of-freedom modeling tools.
Strong writing skills, including an aptitude for technical and proposal styles.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Active Secret clearance and eligibility for SAP clearance.
Ability to travel up to 5–10%.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MSC Nastran normal modes and forced vibration analysis.
Experience bounding problems and CAE solutions using closed-form and approximate numerical methods for kinematics and vibration response.
Experience creating rigid-body dynamic, shock, and vibration test plans for small components and large structures.
Demonstrated analysis skills in random vibration, shock response spectrum analyses, and spectra generation from dynamic testing.
Working knowledge of NX 1946 CAD.
Top Secret clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

Model and characterize the motion of rigid and flexible bodies as a Dynamics Analyst.
Use commercial tools including MSC Adams, ANSYS Mechanical, ANSYS Motion, and MATLAB, along with Textron-developed software, for six-degree-of-freedom simulation and analysis.
Recommend design changes to improve system dynamics.
Assist the test team in defining dynamic testing methods, including test article design, sensor placement, and sensor performance specifications.
Correlate analysis results with test data to verify and validate models.
Summarize results and design application techniques through presentations and design analysis reports.
Participate on product design teams by providing performance results and influencing design direction.