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Solid Rocket Motor Thermostructures Engineer

Solid Rocket Motor Thermostructures Engineer

CompanyThe Aerospace Coporation
LocationEl Segundo, CA, USA
Salary$100300 – $175900
TypeFull-Time
DegreesMaster’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical field is required
  • A minimum of (5) years of increasingly responsible professional or industry experience is required
  • Experience in dynamic environments testing and instrumentation selection/setup
  • Working knowledge of finite element analysis approach and other computational methods for the solution of problems in structural dynamics and vibroacoustics
  • Working knowledge of statistical energy analysis and boundary element analysis
  • Experience in data processing and spectral analysis of dynamic signals
  • Familiarity with Falcon 9 launch vehicle dynamic environments and analysis processes
  • Ability to present results effectively in briefings and technical reports to teams, management, program offices, Air Force, and industry contractors
  • Familiarity with Python programming language
  • Willing to travel [occasionally to work location or customer site/domestically/internationally] approx. ~20%
  • This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Proactively identify areas of necessary development in environmental standards or analysis, work with management and engage teams to execute
  • Lead technical assessments and serve as point of contact on multiple programs/projects, coordinate and contribute to work within and outside of core team
  • Proficiency in dynamic environments testing and instrumentation selection/setup
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to staff
  • Contribute to engagement with industry and command media updates to test philosophy and recommended practice for newer systems coming online in defense and civil sectors
  • Initiate outreach to other engineering departments and program offices to help solicit collaborative efforts and funding to advance the team’s technical and standards development work
  • Present technical and project status briefings to management, internal and external customers, and contractors

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in commercial vibroacoustic and finite element analysis tools, such as Wave6, VA One, FEMAP, Hypermesh, or NASTRAN
  • Experience in analytical methods to solve problems in vibroacoustics and shock
  • Hands-on hardware experience, at or outside of workplace
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government, is strongly preferred. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance