The Tactical Space Systems Mechanical Engineering organization is seeking a mid-level Structural Analysis & Test Engineer to assist an experienced team of mechanical engineers performing stress/dynamic analysis and testing of one or more spacecraft systems or subsystems.

Responsibilities may include the following:

• Performing static and dynamic structure analysis.

• Reviewing requirements for materials, structure systems & subsystems.

• Selecting appropriate technical information and data from applicable products.

• Determining the technical principles involved, identifying the design path forward and computing the engineering characteristics to ensure consistency with the specifications design needs and requirements of space applications.

• Releasing results as “technical documents” after review by the senior members of the team.

• Developing innovative solutions and elaborating on design concepts.

• Evaluating completed designs with supervisor and other technical groups, and making modifications necessary to achieve the most ideal design. 

• Developing, coordinating, and conducting test programs required to evaluate design work.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications:

This requisition may be filled at either a Structural Analysis & Test Engineer 3 or a Structural Analysis & Test Engineer 4.

Basic Qualifications for Structural Analysis & Test Engineer 3:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineer, Math or related area (Mechanical Engineering or Degrees with a focus in Structural Analysis highly preferred) and 5+ years of experience or Master’s Degree and 3+ years or a PhD.

• Active security clearance - minimum Secret clearance

• Ability to perform structural engineering tasks associated with analysis, design, and/or testing of structures.

• Experience with at least one of the following Mechanical Analysis tools such as NX FEMAP/NASTRAN, ABAQUS, HYPERMESH. (Equivalent spacecraft structural analysis tools may be considered on a case-by-case basis).

• Experience utilizing MATLAB

Basic Qualifications for Structural Analysis & Test Engineer 4:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineer, Math or related area (Mechanical Engineering or Degrees with a focus in Structural Analysis highly preferred) and 9+ years of experience or Master’s Degree and 7+ years or a PhD and 4+ years of experience.

• Active security clearance - minimum Secret clearance

• Ability to perform structural engineering tasks associated with analysis, design, and/or testing of structures.

• Experience with at least one of the following Mechanical Analysis tools such as NX FEMAP/NASTRAN, ABAQUS, HYPERMESH. (Equivalent spacecraft structural analysis tools may be considered on a case-by-case basis).

• Experience utilizing MATLAB

Preferred Qualifications Principal Structural Analysis & Test Engineer 3 & Sr Principal Structural Analysis & Test Engineer 4:

• Experience with Structural Analysis of Dynamic Test Fixtures & Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE)

• Experience with one or more of the following types of testing: static load testing, sine/random vibration, mechanical shock testing, vibro-acoustic testing, and dynamics/kinematics testing

• Experience with Static/Dynamics Test Planning & Execution (Test Director Role)

• The ability to take initiative and coordinate planning of tests with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders

• The ability to create and maintain detailed and accurate test schedules and to coordinate test support in a fast-paced and changing environment

• Experience with preparing and presenting comprehensive Test Readiness Review (TRR) packages

• Experience with troubleshooting efforts, failure investigations, and implementation of lessons learned related to testing

• Test/Analysis Finite Element Model (FEM) correlation experience.

• The ability to build strong working relationships with a diverse team. 

• Strong communication and leadership skills