Mechanical Performance Engineer (m/f/d)
Core
Lead structural dynamics analysis and dynamic load assessment for launch vehicle systems and components throughout the development lifecycle.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical performance engineer (structural dynamics)
Builds
Launch vehicle systems and customer payloads
Domain
Aerospace / Launch vehicles
Required skills
structural dynamics, vibration analysis, dynamic load assessment, finite element modelling (FEM), modal analysis, frequency response analysis, load prediction, coupled loads analyses (CLA), test campaign planning, model correlation
Preferred skills
composite structures knowledge, complex system coupling effects, launch vehicle/spacecraft/payload dynamic environments, tools (Teamcenter, Siemens NX, HyperMesh/OptiStruct)
Technologies
Teamcenter, Siemens NX, HyperMesh, OptiStruct
Responsibilities
Lead structural dynamics analysis of launch vehicle systems; Identify and model vibration and dynamic load sources; Perform modal, frequency response, random vibration, and shock analyses; Develop and execute coupled loads analyses (CLA); Define dynamic load cases; Plan and evaluate dynamic testing campaigns; Support qualification testing and correlate analytical models with test data; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize vehicle performance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC