• Perform preliminary and detailed level of structural analyses on spacecraft components and structures in static, random vibration and thermal environments under launch, operating and non-operating conditions with the ability to understand and incorporate applicable mechanical (thermal, materials, etc.) and system level requirements/parameters.
• Create finite element models and perform linear and nonlinear static FEA using loads obtained from the engineering team, test data or hand calculations.
• Provide input and static and dynamics engineering knowledge to projects and interface with customers.
• Collaborate with other structural engineers and team members to verify compliance with requirements and customer expectations.
• Write technical reports or other documentation for use by engineering staff, management, or customers.
• Present resultant stress/dynamics analysis data and propose recommendations to customer.
• Support multiple projects in parallel and have the flexibility to change priorities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with 5-7 years related experience.
• Experience and knowledge in structural analyses techniques including classical hand analyses and computer analysis tools.
• Experience evaluating structural failure mechanisms including material failure in metals and composites, instability of structural elements, and fatigue and fracture mechanics.
• Experience and knowledge of structural dynamics and static equivalent loading as well as random vibration, acoustic and rigid body dynamic simulations.
• Knowledge of verification requirements for structural analyses.
• Working knowledge of FEM analysis codes such as FEMAP and NASTRAN
• Proven ability to work in a team environment.
• Good communication (oral, written, presentation), interpersonal, negotiation and organizational skills.

Desired Skills:

• Experience providing test support (vibration, acoustic, modal, shock) to space flight projects.
• Knowledgeable of force limited vibration specification and test methodologies.