Structural Dynamics Engineer

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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

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 reductionsRESPONSIBILITIES:

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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