Structural Dynamics Engineer ; Onsite
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
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Location:
A01:
Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA
Date Posted:
Country:
United States of America
Location:
A01:
Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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Are you a recent graduate with experience in structural dynamics and a passion for hands-on work? Do you want to be a part of cutting-edge aerospace technology? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
As a Structural Dynamics Engineer at our Rockford Facility, you’ll be crucial in designing, testing, and optimizing aircraft electrical power generation and distribution systems. You’ll combine advanced simulations with hands-on work to ensure the safety and performance of critical components in aircraft.
This role gives you the chance to be involved in the full lifecycle of equipment development, from the initial design stage all the way through to production and operational deployment. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and durability of aerospace systems, making sure they meet the highest standards.
If you’re ready to work in a dynamic lab environment and help shape the future of aircraft electrical systems, this is the job for you!
What You Will Do
- Perform vibration testing, including development, qualification, and hardware diagnostics. Tasks include test set-up, conducting the test using electrodynamic shakers, data reduction, and presentation of results.
- Perform turbine rotor balancing and performance monitoring of production hardware in low-speed wind tunnels and on the test floor.
- Perform data acquisition and analysis using a variety of signal conditioning techniques and dynamic signal analyzers.
- Perform experimental modal analysis using electro-dynamic shaker and impact hammer techniques.
- Perform experimental stress analysis and assist engineers in strain gage application, bridge circuit layout, testing, and presentation of results.
- Perform structural dynamic modeling to predict natural frequencies, mode shapes, and response levels using finite element methods (ANSYS) and other analytical modeling tools.
- Assist other groups within the Design Support department.
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years prior relevant experience
- Preferred degree in Mechanical, Structural, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Knowledge of mechanical systems, structural analysis tools, and instrumentation/signal analysis equipment
- Experience running vibration testing on electro-dynamic shakers
- Experience in a test lab
- Analytical or test experience with rotor dynamics
- Experience with aerospace industry regulations
What We Offer
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illness insurance, group legal, protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia…
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