Our Structural Dynamics and Loads team is a high performing group executing challenging tasks for dynamic analysis of propulsion systems.  As an experienced Dynamics Analyst, your expertise will provide valuable insight in the development, test, and certification of liquid engine rocket propulsion systems for a wide variety of NASA’s ongoing and future projects.  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.