Structural Dynamics Engineer

Amentum•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be performing structural dynamic analysis on spacecraft and lunar vehicles in multiple NASA human spaceflight programs. This includes Orion, Gateway, Human Landing System, Commercial Crew Program, Lunar Terrain Vehicle, Pressurized Rover, and others. We are passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference. We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.
Must have excellent oral and written communications skills
Experience with desktop software applications, MS Office is required
Experience in finite element model manipulation and coupled loads analysis
Experience with Python, MATLAB, and/or C/C++

Nice To Haves

BS or MS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C/C++
Experience using MSC NASTRAN with FEMAP as a pre/post-processor
Experience or relative coursework in Systems Engineering
Experience or Proficiency with Component Mode Synthesis and Craig Bampton model reductions

Responsibilities

Perform finite element model checks, dynamic model reductions, coupled loads analysis, and interpret results
Perform dynamic analyses using commercial and in-house codes, write new simulation scripts and code, typically with Python, as needed
Perform vibroacoustic analysis on finite element models in preparation for acoustic and random vibration tests
Perform modal analysis on finite element models in preparation for modal tests
Identify critical modes for a component or integrated system
Review and process modal and structural data (analytical and test)
Develop and/or review test plans and procedures, documenting test results
Perform signal processing on analytical and/or test data
Perform model correlation by adjusting analytical models based on test data to better align the model with actual hardware
Perform other duties as required