Sr. Structural Dynamics Modeling Engineer

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Responsibilities: 

We are searching for a senior engineer to provide Structural Dynamics Modeling support for the SLS vehicle development and other missions including the Human Lander System (HLS) and secondary payloads. Working independently and in an integrated, collaborative team, your responsibilities would be to:

  Perform dynamics and loads analysis of hardware.

   Perform support for the development and integration of finite element models.

    Perform structural dynamic analysis, loads calculations, dynamic simulations and other analyses, including transient and frequency response analysis and assessments.

   Provide integration support for configuration management of project documents and act as the change package engineer.

    Review external documents and engineering change notices. 

   Coordinate with systems engineering, project, and prime contractor as required.

Degree in Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited institution is required. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D., with a minimum 14 years of experience, Master's with at least 18 years of experience, or BS with at least 20 years of experience.  

Skills and experience should demonstrate:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• A proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite competence (Word, Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook) is required.
• Experience with PATRAN or FEMAP, NASTRAN, and MATLAB is required.
• Experience in dynamics of structural systems using classical analysis and finite element based methods is required.
• Experience with the application of the finite element method to perform coupled loads analysis and knowledge of the Craig-Bampton model reduction theory are desirable.

Work Environment:

Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (<15%).

Physical Requirements:

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and Jacobs facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines:

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance: 

Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions:

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

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