Loads and Dynamics Engineer

Title: Loads and Dynamics EngineerLocation: RemoteDuration: 6 Months + ExtensionPay Rate: Please see below Description:Loads and Dynamics EngineerResponsibilities:·        Finite Element Model development, refinement, validation, and correlation to tests·        Rigid and flexible body dynamics·        Modelling, simulation, and verification of spacecraft launch, docking, and landing events·        Acceleration, shock, and vibration measurement and data interpretation of ground and flight tests·        General loads development for spacecraft and related ground systems·        Support configuration development and trade studiesQualifications:·        Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering·        2-5+ years of experience in the prediction/validation of low and/or high-frequency structural dynamics and loads, in addition to finite element modelling·        A solid foundation of structural static/dynamic fundamentals·        Passion for spacecraft structural/environmental loads development/validation·        Ability to solve a variety of static and dynamic structural problems using physics-based analytical methods (hand calculations, in-house tools, and 3rd party commercial analytical tools)·        Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion·        Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.Desired:·        Spacecraft and launch vehicle loads development/validation experience·        Hyper works, NASTRAN, and MATLAB proficiency·        LS-Dyna proficiency·        Adams proficiency·        Wave6 proficiency·        SEA proficiency·        High frequency environment prediction skills related to spacecraft and launch vehicles