Dynamics Environment Analysis Engineer

About The Role

We are seeking a Dynamics/Environment Analysis Engineer to join our engineering team. This role focuses on predicting, characterizing, and validating the dynamic environments for SRMs and Rockets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural dynamics, vibration, shock, acoustics, and environmental testing, with the ability to translate analytical and test results into practical design recommendations.

We are seeking a Dynamics/Environment Analysis Engineer to join our engineering team. This role focuses on predicting, characterizing, and validating the dynamic environments for SRMs and Rockets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural dynamics, vibration, shock, acoustics, and environmental testing, with the ability to translate analytical and test results into practical design recommendations.

• Perform structural dynamics analyses using finite element analysis tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or similar
• Conduct modal, normal modes, frequency response, random vibration, sine vibration, transient response, and shock response analyses
• Develop and evaluate power spectral density, shock response spectrum, and acceleration response predictions
• Predict and characterize mechanical, vibration, acoustic, and shock environments for components and integrated systems
• Develop component level design, acceptance, and qualification environments based on system level requirements and analytical predictions
• Perform dynamic model reduction, subsystem integration, and coupled loads analyses as required
• Assess dynamic amplification, damping, structural resonance, fatigue, and loadpath behavior
• Support design reviews with analysis driven recommendations for structural configuration, stiffness, isolation, damping, and component placement
• Develop test requirements, instrumentation plans, sensor locations, control strategies, and data acquisition requirements
• Support modal, vibration, acoustic, mechanical shock, and environmental qualification testing
• Process and interpret time history and frequency domain test data
• Correlate finite element models and analytical predictions with component and system level test results
• Perform pretest predictions, test response limiting assessments, and posttest data evaluations
• Support anomaly investigations, rootcause analyses, and corrective action activities
• Support nonconformances during prototype development, qualification, and manufacturing
• Perform trade studies involving structural configurations, isolation systems, damping treatments, and environmental margins
• Develop analysis reports, test plans, test reports, technical presentations, and design justification packages
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and cross functional teams regarding dynamic environments, test requirements, and structural performance

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in structural dynamics, vibration, shock, acoustics, loads, or environmental analysis
• Proficiency with FEA software such as ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or equivalent
• Experience performing modal, frequency response, random vibration, transient response, or shock analyses
• Strong understanding of structural dynamics, resonance, damping, load paths, and vibration response principles
• Experience processing and interpreting time history, frequency response, power spectral density, and shock response spectrum data
• Working knowledge of environmental testing methods, instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition systems
• Experience correlating analytical models with test data
• Ability to define assumptions, evaluate margins, identify technical risks, and communicate actionable…