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Our ~2,000 employees work on the most critical missions in the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force (USAF), NASA, and Missile Defense Agency (MDA). We provide support for Test and Evaluation (T&E), Modeling & Simulation, Agile Software Development, Systems Engineering, and more. Our teams’ current projects range from engineering and logistics support for vital space hardware to platform and weapons modeling, simulation, and engineering.

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Your role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Structural Dynamics Engineer to join our JETS II team located at Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

What you’ll do all day:

This position will be performing structural dynamic analysis on spacecraft in multiple NASA human spaceflight programs.

• This includes Orion, Gateway, Human Landing System, Commercial Crew Program, and others.
• Perform detailed finite element modeling and coupled loads analysis
• Perform analyses using commercial and in-house codes as well as write new simulation scripts
• Perform modal analysis on component Finite Element Analysis models in preparation for modal tests
• Identify critical modes for a component or system
• Review and process modal and structural data (analytical and test)
• Develop test plans and procedures, documenting test results
• Perform other duties as required

You will love this job if you:

• Are a self-starter and require little oversight to complete given tasks
• Enjoy a fast-paced work environment
• Love working with diverse groups of individuals, including engineers and technicians
• Are good at communicating with people
• Have a positive attitude
• Enjoy multitasking

Minimum requirements for this position:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering in the field or in a related area
• Familiarity with desktop software applications, MS Office is required
• Must have excellent oral and written communications skills
• Finite element modeling experience
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, and/or C/C
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants

Desired skills and experience for this position:

• BS or MS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience using NASTRAN with FEMAP as a pre/post-processor
• Experience with Component Mode Synthesis and Craig Bampton model reductions
• Experience performing multi-body and dynamic contact analysis (e.g., LS-DYNA or Adams)
• Experience customizing analysis processes through scripting and software development
• Familiarity with version control methods using GitLab or GitHub
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C/C

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries.
• Continuing education assistance.
• Professional development allotment.
• Multiple healthcare benefit packages.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Paid time off (PTO) along with federally recognized holiday schedule.