Rotor Dynamics Analyst
About The Position
Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. We are seeking a motivated Rotor Dynamics Analyst to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Centrus Energy in Oak Ridge, TN. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family. To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/ .
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field.
- Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance.
- Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship.
- Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing.
- 5+ years of experience in rotor dynamics, vibration analysis, or related technical disciplines.
- Strong knowledge of high-speed rotating machinery dynamics and system behavior.
- Experience with vibration diagnostics, modal analysis, and rotating equipment troubleshooting.
- Proficiency in modeling and simulation of rotating systems.
- Experience applying digital signal processing techniques to engineering data.
- Familiarity with software development and engineering analysis tools, with Python strongly preferred.
- Experience using Finite Element Analysis software such as ANSYS or similar platforms.
- Solid understanding of mechanical vibrations and system dynamics.
Nice To Haves
- Active Q clearance is strong preferred.
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 8+ years working with gas centrifuges or other ultra-high-speed rotating systems.
- Familiarity with automated testing, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
Responsibilities
- Analyze vibration and operational data.
- Perform rotor dynamic modeling and simulations.
- Support rotor balancing activities.
- Help troubleshoot complex equipment behavior.
- Conduct dynamic testing.
- Apply digital signal processing techniques.
- Develop custom diagnostic tools.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of test procedures and automation efforts.
- Serve as a technical expert in rotor dynamics and vibration analysis.
- Drive innovation across advanced centrifuge technology programs.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Well-being programs to support you and your family
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
