Rotor Dynamics / Bearings Analyst

Curtiss-Wright Corporation•Pittsburgh, PA

7d•$99,000 - $143,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Rotor Bearings Analyst to join our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location. You will Design and analyze rotor dynamic systems for pumps, motors, generators, propulsors, and new product development.

Requirements

Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens.
Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.
Masters in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
Prior work and/or research and development experience of 10 or more years in rotor dynamics and/or fluid bearing design field
MS Office
Bearing design and analysis tools
DyRoBeS, XLROTOR, or other rotor dynamic analysis tools

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (PhD) is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Design and analyze rotor dynamic systems for pumps, motors, generators, propulsors, and new product development
Design and analyze fluid film and rolling element thrust and radial bearings
Apply rotor dynamic and bearing engineering principles using hand calculations for sizing, assessments, verification, design support, troubleshooting, and in-service issues
Use specialized codes for advanced rotor dynamic and bearing analysis, including non-linear and transient analysis methods
Perform data analysis for product testing, including rotor dynamic behavior and bearing performance, and test-to-calculation validation
Develop, update and evaluate software tools for bearing and rotor dynamic analysis
Propose, develop, and design rotor dynamic and bearing testing (full scale, sub scale, or mockup), including design of test program, equipment setup/test rig design, instrumentation selection, and test procedure development
Effective composition and documentation skills, including formal design documentation, patents, technical papers, and articles
Make effective technical presentations for internal and external customers
Provide task-based cost estimates, scopes of work and engineering schedules of high fidelity for the individual job function
Work effectively in cross-functional teams to design, analyze, build and test critical function rotating electric machines.
Perform analysis and test projects to achieve technical, cost, quality and risk-reduction objectives
Understand customer perspectives and inputs and take appropriate responsive actions
Support and participate in design review activities
Perform work in accordance with departmental procedures and instructions, CW policies, and safety, environmental, and security rules and guidelines