Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Civil Engineering
8+ 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)
Experience with aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicles, or automotive in some of the following areas:
External loads
Vibro-acoustic analysis
Thermal Loading
Analysis using Nastran, Ansys, Abaqus, LS-Dyna, or Opti struct.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Preferred Qualifications:
COPV Pressure Vessel design and analysis
Metallic Pressure Vessel design and analysis
Fluids Lines design and analysis
Flex Elements design and analysis
Composite design and analysis skills in any thermoset, thermoplastic, metal matrix and ceramic matrix composites
Manufacturing methods, material selection, testing, characterization & allowable development
Experience testing materials, joints, components and vehicles
Structural optimization using standard industry codes (Opti struct, Hyper Sizer, Nastran Sol 200, etc)
Experience with Pro Engineer Wildfire 4 / Creo Parametric or greater
Experience with Pro Engineer Wildfire 4 / Creo Parametric or greater piping / routing module