Structural Dynamics Engineer
You will provide technical oversight in the evaluation and design of liquid engine elements.
Responsibilities:Primary job duties include:
- Engaging with vehicle development teams to provide insight on liquid engine rocket propulsion systems, as well as producing independent analyses.
- Performing dynamic analyses of turbopump engine elements, as well as assessing the rotordynamic characteristics of high-speed turbomachinery.
- Collaborating with liquid engine vendors on integrated development flight hardware and associated ground test equipment, effectively communicating qualification test requirements and verifying compliance with specification requirements.
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 (10%).Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).
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 other 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.
Requirements
Qualifications
A BS degree (MS preferred) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics or related field with an emphasis in structural dynamics is required. A degree from an ABET accredited institution preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a minimum of a Masters with at least 3 years of experience, or BS with at least 5 years of experience.
Required Skills:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in the application of finite element methods, empirical closed-form structural dynamics analysis techniques, and the assessment of failure mechanisms.
- Specialized expertise in the development and test-validation of high-speed turbomachinery components with familiarity in methodologies and tools to predict characteristics such as rotordynamic coefficients for damping seals and annular seals.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desired Skills:
- Experience with NASA standards and MSFC Specifications, as well as qualification / certification requirements and processes associated with rocket propulsion systems and human-rated vehicles is also highly desired.
- Familiarity with one or more major commercial finite element code such as NASTRAN, ABAQUS, or ANSYS.
- Familiarity with engine test programs and structural test support, including instrumentation and interpretation of results.
- Utilizing structural test results to verify and validate structural analysis predictions is also a plus.
Benefits
Qualis is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.