Structural Dynamics Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation, the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, is seeking a Structural Dynamics Engineer (Senior Member of Technical Staff/Engineering Specialist - Aeronautical and Aerospace Structural Engineering) to join the Vehicle Systems Division (VSD). VSD is central to current and future space systems, providing innovative research and development, technical evaluations, design, assembly, integration, testing, and operational support. The Structural Dynamics and Environments Department specializes in spacecraft and launch vehicle dynamics, mode survey testing, time series data analysis, coupled loads analysis, and separation analysis and testing. This role is based in El Segundo, CA, with a requirement of at least 4 days onsite.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Aerospace Engineering or similar field
5 years experience in structural dynamics or similar field (for Sr. Member of Technical Staff)
8 years of total experience in structural dynamics or similar field (for Engineering Specialist)
Experience with finite-element model development techniques and software
Knowledge of classical vibration and transient response analysis theory
Sound knowledge of Linear Algebra and its application in structural dynamic computations
Willingness to occasionally travel and to work off-business hours to support customer needs, approximately ~5%, as required
Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Aerospace Engineering or similar field with related coursework in structural dynamics
Experience with high frequency data acquisition and signal processing
Knowledge of component-mode synthesis techniques and finite-element analysis programs, especially experience with Nastran and DMAP programming
Project management or team lead experience related to development of computational analysis tools and maintenance of finite-element analysis best practices/methodologies
Experience in mode survey or other dynamic testing (for Engineering Specialist)
Prior experience with leading teams or performing project management roles (for Engineering Specialist)

Responsibilities

Perform structural dynamic analyses and evaluations of launch vehicle and spacecraft loads for all phases of flight
Develop simulation tools and processes to solve structural dynamics problems
Evaluate analytical predictions versus flight sensor data to develop recommendations to improve loads analysis methods
Plan and oversee the execution of mode survey testing for various launch vehicle and space vehicle components, including test data quality verification and finite element model correlation to test data
Conduct analyses and investigations to solve a broad range of structural dynamics problems requiring advanced treatment and/or coordination within the department and other technical disciplines
Provide technical support and expertise to program offices and external customers in the discipline of structural dynamics

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect