Structural Dynamics Engineer; III to Space Interceptors

Structural Dynamics Engineer, Missile Defense (III to Staff) RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the analysis and validation of missile defense structural systems to ensure survivability and performance under dynamic environments, including launch and mission operations.
• Perform detailed structural dynamics stress analyses, including modal, harmonic, random vibration, shock, and transient response simulations.
• Develop and validate finite element models (FEMs) of missile defense structures and subsystems, ensuring accuracy in predicting dynamic behavior.
• Define and lead dynamic testing campaigns, including vibration, shock, and acoustic testing, to verify structural integrity and correlate models with test results.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including mechanical, thermal, and systems engineering, to ensure dynamic requirements are integrated into the design process.
• Provide expertise in structural dynamics during trade studies, design reviews, and critical decision‑making processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in structural dynamics analysis for aerospace, defense, or high‑reliability applications.
• Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) tools such as FEMAP/NASTRAN or Hyper Works/Opti Struct.
• Proficiency with missile‑specific structural dynamics challenges, such as aerothermal loading.
• Experience in missile defense dynamic environments, including launch loads, aero loads, vibration, and shock.
• Proficiency in missile defense–specific structural analysis concerns such as thin‑wall buckling, pressure vessel burst, and safe‑life/damage‑tolerance assessment.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics, material properties, and failure modes in aerospace applications.
• Hands‑on experience with environmental testing, including random, sine, and sine burst vibration.

• Experience working with lightweight structures, composites, and advanced materials.
• Experience with spacecraft‑specific structural dynamics challenges, such as coupled loads analysis and dynamic coupling between subsystems.
• Proficiency in CAD tools, such as Solid Works/NX for integrating FEMs with detailed vehicle assembly models – Teamcenter for PLM.
• Hands‑on experience with instrumentation for dynamic testing, including accelerometers, strain gauges, and data acquisition systems.
• Hands‑on experience with environmental testing including shock and acoustic tests.
• Demonstrated experience with full program life cycle (capture to launch).

• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, parental leave.

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Work location:
  
  fully onsite position based out of our Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA office.
• Work environment: temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person’s working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands: bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

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