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Structural Dynamics Engineer

Astrion

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Structural Dynamics Engineer

Location: NASA Johnson Space Center
Status: Full Time

Clearance: Background check

U.S. Citizenship required

Astrion is seeking a Structural Dynamics Engineer to join our team in support of NASA's pursuit of deep space exploration. In this role, you will be performing structural dynamic analysis on spacecraft and lunar vehicles in multiple NASA human spaceflight programs. This includes Orion, Gateway, Human Landing System, Commercial Crew Program, Lunar Terrain Vehicle, Pressurized Rover, and others.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
  • Must have excellent oral and written communications skills
  • Experience with desktop software applications, MS Office is required
  • Experience in finite element model manipulation and coupled loads analysis
  • Experience with Python, MATLAB, and/or C/C++
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:
  • BS or MS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C/C++
  • Experience using MSC NASTRAN with FEMAP as a pre/post-processor
  • Experience or relative coursework in Systems Engineering
  • Experience or Proficiency with Component Mode Synthesis and Craig Bampton model reductions
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Perform finite element model checks, dynamic model reductions, coupled loads analysis, and interpret results
  • Perform dynamic analyses using commercial and in-house codes, write new simulation scripts and code, typically with Python, as needed
  • Perform vibroacoustic analysis on finite element models in preparation for acoustic and random vibration tests
  • Perform modal analysis on finite element models in preparation for modal tests
  • Identify critical modes for a component or integrated system
  • Review and process modal and structural data (analytical and test)
  • Develop and/or review test plans and procedures, documenting test results
  • Perform signal processing on analytical and/or test data
  • Perform model correlation by adjusting analytical models based on test data to better align the model with actual Hardware
  • Perform other duties as required

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