Loads and Dynamics Engineer

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Loads and Dynamics Engineer

Responsibilities for the Loads and Dynamics Engineer:

• Finite Element Model development, refinement, validation, and correlation to tests
• Rigid and flexible body dynamics
• Modeling, simulation, and verification of spacecraft launch, docking, and landing events
• Acceleration, shock, and vibration measurement and data interpretation of ground and flight tests
• General loads development for spacecraft and related ground systems
• Support configuration development and trade studies

Qualifications for the Loads and Dynamics Engineer:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace or civil engineering
• 5+ years of experience in the prediction/validation of low and/or high frequency structural dynamics and loads, in addition to finite element modeling
• Solid foundation of structural static/dynamic fundamentals
• Passion for spacecraft structural/environmental loads development/validation
  Ability to solve a variety of static and dynamic structural problems using physics-based analytical methods (hand calculations, in-house tools, and 3rd party commercial analytical tools)
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Desired for the Loads and Dynamics Engineer:

• Spacecraft and launch vehicle loads development/validation experience
• Hyperworks, NASTRAN, and Matlab proficiency
• LS-Dyna proficiency
• Adams proficiency
• Wave6 proficiency
• SEA proficiency
• High frequency environment prediction skills related to spacecraft and launch vehicles

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