RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Guide design of engines and components
• Perform structural, thermal, and dynamic analysis for rocket engines and components using hand calculations and FEA
• Provide analysis and support for tests
• Provide peer review and guidance for other’s analysis
• Define and document standard structural and thermal analytical processes

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. from an accredited university in engineering or science
• Experience in structural analysis: performing hand calculations and finite element modeling/analysis
• Strong background in solid mechanics, dynamics/environments, and thermal-structural analysis
• Experience using ANSYS

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• M.S. from an accredited university in engineering or science
• Experience performing strength, buckling, fatigue, fracture, nonlinear, thermal, and dynamic analyses
• Experience analyzing rocket engine thrust chambers, rotating and pressure components, bellows, and hot structures
• Significant experience using ANSYS, particularly in building and maintaining large integrated models
• Experience using Nastran or ABAQUS
• Familiarity with TeamCenter and NX

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

• Critical thinking: ABL engineers understand the “why” behind all design decisions, operational events and test outcomes
• Ability to deal with ambiguity: ABL engineers must be comfortable defining their own pathway to an objective
• End-to-end ownership

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENTS:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to use a computer to complete assignments
• Ability to communicate with individuals and groups in person, by phone and telepresence
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will typically work in an office environment