Dynamics Engineer III

Textron•Hill Air Force Base, UT

About The Position

Textron Systems is seeking a highly skilled Dynamical Systems Analyst for its Advanced Programs team to support strategic weapon system development. The role conducts kinematic and dynamic analyses to predict characteristics and validate the performance of mechanical systems, including through 6 Degree-of-Freedom simulation and analysis of rigid and flexible body dynamics. The successful candidate will contribute to the development, design, and integration of mechanical systems, primarily for military and aerospace applications, and participate on product design teams by providing performance results and influencing design direction. The position uses commercial tools such as MSC Adams, ANSYS Mechanical, Ansys Motion, and MATLAB, as well as Textron-developed software. The analyst also supports dynamic test planning, correlates simulation results with real-world test data, and communicates findings through presentations and design analysis reports. Up to 5–10% travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a higher degree.
At least 5 years of experience as a mechanical engineer.
Required proficiency with MSC Adams dynamic modeling or other industry-standard 6DOF modeling tools.
Active Secret clearance and eligibility for SAP clearance.
Excellent writing skills, including an aptitude for technical and proposal styles.
Strong verbal communication skills.

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 to verify analytic approaches.
Demonstrated analysis skills in random vibration and shock response spectrum analyses, and in generating spectra from dynamic testing.
Working knowledge of NX 1946 CAD.
Top Secret clearance.

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 6 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.
Present results and design application techniques through presentations and design analysis reports.