Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better togetherYOUR MISSIONRESPONSIBILITIESLead the analysis and validation of spacecraft and/or missile defense structural systems to ensure survivability and performance under dynamic environments, including launch, on-orbit, and mission operationsPerform detailed structural dynamics analyses, including modal, harmonic, random vibration, shock, and transient response simulationsDevelop and validate finite element models (FEMs) of spacecraft and/or missile defense structures and subsystems, ensuring accuracy in predicting dynamic behaviorDefine and lead dynamic testing campaigns, including vibration, shock, and acoustic testing, to verify structural integrity and correlate models with test resultsCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, thermal, and systems engineering, to ensure dynamic requirements are integrated into the design processProvide expertise in structural dynamics during trade studies, design reviews, and critical decision-making processesQUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.6+ years of experience in structural dynamics analysis for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability applicationsProficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) tools such as FEMAP/NASTRAN or HyperWorks/OptiStructExperience in spacecraft and/or missile defense dynamic environments, including launch loads, aero loads, vibration, and shockStrong understanding of structural mechanics, material properties, and failure modes in aerospace applicationsHands‑on experience with environmental testing, including random, sine, and sine burst vibrationPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEFamiliarity with spacecraft‑specific structural dynamics challenges, such as coupled loads analysis and dynamic coupling between subsystemsFamiliarity with missile‑specific structural dynamics challenges, such as aerothermal loadingExperience working with lightweight structures, composites, and advanced materials. #LI-OnsiteTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.