Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!\n

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.\n

We have an exciting opportunity for a Structural Dynamics Engineer to join our team with Nexus Solutions, a teammate company.\n

\u200bThis position 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. The position will require the following skills, knowledge, and abilities:\n\nPerform detailed finite element modeling, dynamic model reduction, coupled loads analysis, and evaluate results\nPerform analyses using commercial and in-house codes as well as write new simulation scripts, typically with Python\nPerform modal analysis on component Finite Element Analysis models in preparation for modal tests\nPerform vibroacoustic analysis on finite element models in preparation for acoustic and random vibration tests\nIdentify critical modes for a component or integrated system\nReview and process modal and structural data (analytical and test)\nDevelop or review test plans and procedures, documenting test results\nSignal Processing\nPerform other duties as required\u200b\n\n

Qualifications - External\n

Requisition Qualifications:\n

\u200bThis 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.\n\nTypically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area\nFamiliarity with desktop software applications, MS Office is required\nMust have excellent oral and written communication skills\nFinite element modeling experience\nExperience with Python, MATLAB, and\/or C\/C++\n\n

Requisition Preferences: \n\nRequires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering. License and certification may be required - or -\n\u200bBS or MS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering\nExperience using NASTRAN with FEMAP as a pre\/post-processor\nExperience with Component Mode Synthesis and Craig Bampton model reductions\nExperience performing multi-body and dynamic contact analysis (e.g. LS-DYNA or Adams)\nExperience customizing analysis processes through scripting and software development\nFamiliarity with version control methods using GitLab or GitHub\nProficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C\/C++\nExperience with vibroacoustic software such as Wave6 or VA-One\nFamiliarity with NASA standards and processes\n