RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build and maintain dynamics models for CLA; perform CLA
• Perform dynamic analyses
• Provide peer review and guidance for other’s analysis including appropriate application of loads
• Collaborate with customer payload analysis teams
• Generate products for payload customers and cross-disciplinary analyses
• Build and maintain analysis and automation tools

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. from an accredited university in engineering or science
• Experience using FEMAP, NX Nastran, Matlab/Python
• Experience in building and running finite element models for dynamic analyses using Nastran

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• M.S. from an accredited university in engineering or science
• Experience building and managing finite element models with multiple configurations in FEMAP
• Experience building HYDRO and Craig-Bampton models
• Experience performing static, fatigue, fracture, buckling, nonlinear, and dynamic analyses using Nastran
• Advanced Matlab/Python skills including dynamic signal processing and automation 
• Strong fundamentals in dynamics

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