Vibroacoustics and Shock Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly, integration, and test; and operational support. Comprised primarily of highly-trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments. The Vehicle Shock and Vibration Section provides technical expertise in the field of dynamic environments to a wide variety of launch and space programs in the defense and civil sectors. We specialize in test support and hardware issue disposition, standards development, technical risk assessments, review and independent generation of environmental design criteria, time and frequency domain signal analysis, and vibroacoustic analysis. Standard work duties range from long-lead projects to rapid turn requests which require quick engineering judgement and hardware intuition. We are looking for a Vibroacoustics and Shock Engineer (Engineering Specialist/Sr Engineering Specialist - Aeronautical and Acoustics Engineering) to help proactively expand and implement its vision for test practice and technical support to get in front of industry, and to increase its collaboration across technical disciplines within and outside of the organization. This position is in El Segundo, CA., requiring at least 4 days onsite.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Aerospace Engineering or similar field
6 or more years of applicable professional or academic experience (for Engineering Specialist)
Experience in dynamic environments testing, instrumentation selection/setup, and analysis
Working knowledge of finite element analysis approach and other computational methods for the solution of problems in vibroacoustics
Working knowledge of statistical energy analysis and boundary element analysis
Experience in data processing and spectral analysis of dynamic signals
Experience in Wave6 or other commercial vibroacoustics code
Ability to present results effectively in briefings and technical reports to teams, management, program offices, Air Force, and industry contractors
Familiarity with Python programming language
Current and active TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
10 or more years applicable professional or educational experience (for Sr Engineering Specialist)
Relevant experience in spacecraft vibroacoustic and shock analysis and testing (for Sr Engineering Specialist)
Demonstration of dynamic environments technical assessments and standards tailoring made in conjunction with outside disciplines (for Sr Engineering Specialist)

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree(s) in Mechanical, Structural, or Aerospace Engineering or similar field with related coursework in structural dynamics
15 or more years of applicable professional experience in structural dynamics or similar field
Proficiency in commercial vibroacoustic and finite element analysis tools, such as Wave6, VA One, FEMAP, Hypermesh, or NASTRAN
Experience in analytical methods to solve problems in vibroacoustics and shock
Hands-on hardware experience, at or outside of workplace

Responsibilities

Proactively identify areas of necessary development in environmental standards or analysis, work with management and engage teams to execute
Lead technical assessments and serve as point of contact on multiple programs/projects, coordinate and contribute to work within and outside of core team
Proficiency in dynamic environments testing and instrumentation selection/setup
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to staff
Contribute to engagement with industry and command media updates to test philosophy and recommended practice for newer systems coming online in defense and civil sectors
Initiate outreach to other engineering departments and program offices to help solicit collaborative efforts and funding to advance the team’s technical and standards development work
Present technical and project status briefings to management, internal and external customers, and contractors
Travel to customer and contractor facilities to support relevant reviews and dynamic environments testing

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