Structural Dynamics Engineer Level IV - TS Clearance

Velos•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Velos is seeking a Structural Dynamics Engineer to support an engineering and technical services contract at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) facility in Washington, DC. This full-time role provides engineering support in structural dynamics caused by vehicle loads and involves the design and analysis of aerospace and space hardware. The position requires a Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship. The engineer will analyze mechanical structures under vibration, shock, and thermal loads; prepare models for launch-vehicle contractor coupled-loads analysis; review vibration and shock test data; and resolve technical issues using calculations and testing. The role also involves coordinating with thermal, electrical, and structural disciplines to meet spacecraft-level objectives; analyzing and designing assemblies across a wide temperature range; planning and conducting modal analyses with advanced digital signal processing equipment; and performing materials mechanics, fatigue, and structural design analyses as assigned. The engineer will use relevant computer programs and communicate findings through oral presentations and clear, thorough documentation. The minimum education and experience requirement is a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physical Science plus 15 years of experience developing and qualifying aerospace hardware using current analytical techniques. The stated salary range is $120,000–$160,000. Velos offers PTO, a 401(k), and health benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physical Science.
At least 15 years of experience developing and qualifying aerospace hardware using current analytical techniques.
Top Secret clearance.
U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support in structural dynamics caused by vehicle loads.
Design and analyze mechanical structures for stresses caused by vibration, shock, and thermal loads.
Prepare models for submission to the launch-vehicle contractor for coupled-loads analysis.
Review vibration and shock test data and provide expertise.
Resolve technical problems and develop engineering solutions based on calculations and testing.
Interface with thermal, electrical, structural, and other technical disciplines to satisfy spacecraft-level objectives.
Analyze and design assemblies involving temperatures from liquid helium to substantially above ambient temperature.
Plan and conduct modal analyses of structural components and systems using advanced digital signal processing equipment.
Perform mechanics-of-materials, metal-fatigue, and structural-design analyses for aerospace and space hardware as required by task assignment.
Use computer programs appropriate to the area of expertise.
Communicate effectively in oral presentations to managers and sponsors, and write clear, thorough documentation of work performed.