Structural Dynamics Engineer

About the position

We have an exciting opportunity for a Structural Dynamics Engineer to join our team with Nexus Solutions, a teammate company. 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. The position will require the following skills, knowledge, and abilities:

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed finite element modeling, dynamic model reduction, coupled loads analysis, and evaluate results
• Perform analyses using commercial and in-house codes as well as write new simulation scripts, typically with Python
• Perform modal analysis on component Finite Element Analysis models in preparation for modal tests
• Perform vibroacoustic analysis on finite element models in preparation for acoustic and random vibration tests
• Identify critical modes for a component or integrated system
• Review and process modal and structural data (analytical and test)
• Develop or review test plans and procedures, documenting test results
• Signal Processing
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area
• Familiarity with desktop software applications, MS Office is required
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Finite element modeling experience
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, and/or C/C++

Nice-to-haves

• Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering. License and certification may be required
• BS or MS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience using NASTRAN with FEMAP as a pre/post-processor
• Experience with Component Mode Synthesis and Craig Bampton model reductions
• Experience performing multi-body and dynamic contact analysis (e.g. LS-DYNA or Adams)
• Experience customizing analysis processes through scripting and software development
• Familiarity with version control methods using GitLab or GitHub
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C/C++
• Experience with vibroacoustic software such as Wave6 or VA-One
• Familiarity with NASA standards and processes