Senior Dynamic Analysis Engineer

ExoTerra Resource, LLC•Littleton, CO

5h•$115,000 - $175,000

About The Position

ExoTerra is seeking a full-time Senior Dynamic Analysis Engineer to lead structural dynamics analysis of electric propulsion flight hardware. The role assesses the structural integrity of Hall-effect thrusters, propellant management systems, and power electronics in launch and on-orbit environments. The engineer provides dynamic-analysis and testing expertise, evaluates component designs, communicates findings to customers, and supports flight-hardware delivery and multiple programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
8+ years of industry experience; pay and level are commensurate with experience.
Solid foundation in structural mechanics and dynamics.
Experience performing finite element analysis (FEA) to evaluate structural margins and shock response spectrum (SRS) survivability of component designs.
Expertise in transient dynamic shock analysis.
Expertise in dynamic testing, including random vibration and shock.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State, to conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including ITAR.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Abaqus.
Proficiency with Femap and Nastran.
Proficiency with Matlab or Python.
Experience with space or satellite hardware.
Expertise in design, analysis, and implementation of dynamic test fixturing and shock-isolation to support successful testing at high load levels.
Expertise in structural analysis of technical ceramics or other brittle materials.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise in dynamic analyses, including shock and random vibration, of aerospace components and assemblies.
Assess component designs using finite element analysis to evaluate structural margins and shock response spectrum survivability.
Support random-vibration and shock testing of sensitive aerospace components and propulsion systems, emphasizing dynamic transient analysis to reduce risks to flight hardware.
Understand customer-specified requirements, interface with customers, present analysis results in design reviews, and prepare reports for delivery to customers.
Provide support for multiple programs simultaneously.
Support signoff of flight hardware for delivery to customers.
Contribute to process and efficiency improvements.
Communicate and collaborate with program management, design, manufacturing, analysis, and other teams.