Structural Dynamics Modeling Engineer - ADV000AK7

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Position Description:

The Engineering and Science Services and Capabilities Augmentation (ESSCA) contract provides engineering, scientific, and technical support to NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, AL. Our Structural Dynamics & Integration team is a high performing group executing challenging tasks for dynamic analysis of the Space Launch System (SLS) (and other launch vehicles and spacecraft) including the Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) functions. This exciting work will serve as a critical step in sending humans to the Moon, Mars and beyond!

Responsibilities:

We are searching for a Structural Engineer to join our team supporting the development of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket 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:

Performing structural dynamic analyses for spacecraft flight hardware.
Producing and maintaining models generated from both in-house and commercially available software codes, that simulate mechanical loading conditions, dynamic environments (shock and vibration), and mechanism motions.
Performing loads development (primary structure and component level), shock and vibration environments determination and component and system level testing and data evaluation.
Preparing test plans/requirements for: static, separation dynamics, vibration, modal and shock tests. Analyze and document the results in post-test reports.
Generating detailed analysis reports and presenting/communicating those results with the customer

Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Civil Engineering or related technical field is required. Degree from an ABET accredited institution preferred. Typically, educational requirement is a Ph.D., Masters, or BS with experience in static and structural dynamics analysis of spacecraft, aircraft, or missiles.

Star ID will be required to obtain access to MSFC.

Skills and experience should demonstrate:

Experience with NASTRAN, PASTRAN, and ADAMS Multibody dynamics software, or other industry standard modeling and analysis toolsets
Familiarity with NASA and/or commercial spaceflight programs and requirements
Experience with Matlab, Python or other programming language to support creation of in-house tools and scripts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Must be able to effectively communicate technical information via written reports and PowerPoint presentations.
A proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite competence (Word, Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook) is required.
Candidate is required to be self-motivated, an effective team player familiar with working in a dynamic work environment.

Essential Functions

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 our 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.

ESSCA ASED Amentum

Job Ident #: ADV000AK7

Company Details

Amentum

4800 Westfields Blvd
Suite 400
Chantilly, Virginia 20151 USA
www.amentum.com

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We value the unique training and experience military veterans bring to our teams. We currently employ more than nine thousand veterans on projects across the United States and around the world. We provide services to more than 20 agencies of the U.S. federal government, including the Department of Defense, NASA, the Department of Energy, the Department of Homeland Security and intelligence agencies. You can continue to make a difference by putting your military experience to work — there’s no better way to apply your commitment to a better world.

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Job Info

Location

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Amentum

4800 Westfields Blvd
Suite 400
Chantilly, Virginia 20151 USA
www.amentum.com