Sr. Engineer, Structures & Dynamics

Aerojet Rocketdyne
Canoga Park, CA Other
POSTED ON 7/12/2022 CLOSED ON 12/11/2022

Job Posting for Sr. Engineer, Structures & Dynamics at Aerojet Rocketdyne

Overview

Aerojet Rocketdyne is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader that provides propulsion systems and energetics to space and defense customers. Our Los Angeles, California, facility is the company’s headquarters for the Space Business Unit and specializes in the design, fabrication, assembly and testing of hardware for large and small liquid engines that support exploration missions as well as the defense of our nation and allies. The Space Shuttle Main Engine, which successfully powered 135 missions, as well as rocket engines for the Atlas, Delta, Saturn and Thor launch vehicles were all built at the company’s San Fernando Valley facility. In all, rocket engines that were built in the LA area have successfully launched more than 370 astronauts into space and powered more than 2,100 missions. Visit our website at www.rocket.com for more information on how our employees Power the Future.

 

Aerojet Rocketdyne seeks a Sr. Engineer Structures & Dynamics Engineer for our Canoga Park (Los Angeles) location. In this role you will perform structural analysis to verify product designs meet structural performance requirements.

 

What we can offer you:

 

Inspiring Company Culture - Our people support each other and work together to leave an indelible impact on our nation’s aerospace and defense legacy. Read more about our culture: Careers | Aerojet Rocketdyne.

 

Work/Life Balance - 3 weeks of vacation to start plus additional sick allowance.  9/80 schedule providing for longer weekends. Annual 1 week year-end company shut down.

 

Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, and Wellness programs.

 

Prepare for the Future - 401(k) with company match.

 

Professional Development - Tuition assistance program, Employee recognition program, and Leadership development program.

 

This position may be filled at this level or one level higher.

Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each)

Working under limited general direction:

 

60% - Perform structural modeling of rocket motor hardware components:

  • Conduct closed form and finite element analyses on metallic and composite hardware, and solid propellant grains to determine margins of safety and that designs meet customer requirements. Analyze joints and other components for pressure and thermal gradient boundary conditions. Materials will be a combination of isotropic, viscoelastic and composite. Thermal gradients and pressure distributions, as well as specified mechanical loads for these models are self-derived and provided by other analysis team members.
  • Use solid CAD models provided by other team members, to generate FEA models in ANSYS and other FEA tools.
  • Perform static and dynamic structural analyses and assess operating margins.
  • Generate and provide analysis reports and presentation materials to analysis team and internal and external customers documenting analysis methodologies, assumptions, and findings.

20% - Report status and results of analysis tasks at design and program reviews.

 

20% - Prepare technical reports documenting all analysis activities. 

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree and Five (5) years of directly related experience.

 

Additional Requirements and Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree strongly desired. PhD a plus.
  • Experience in performing linear, non-linear and dynamic structural analyses supporting design, development and production qualification for solid rocket motors desired.
  • Experience using finite element analysis tools such as ANSYS expected.
  • Experience with ANSYS Mechanical APDL programming desired.
  • Knowledge and experience with aerospace product development efforts a plus.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is expected.
  • The ability to coordinate with other team members for loads and an understanding of customer specified aerospace structural requirements is required.
  • An ability to analyze static & dynamic loads, material nonlinearities and structural instabilities is required.
  • Experience with analysis, design, manufacturing and test of filament-wound composite case pressure vessels for solid rocket motors is strongly desired.

May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level.  Requires U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency or other status as a U.S. Person. Must be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information, and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.

 

Being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 may be a condition of employment at Aerojet Rocketdyne. Proof of vaccination or an accommodation request approved by Aerojet Rocketdyne will be required prior to starting employment with the Company.

 

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Employees in these positions must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; stamina to sit and to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; may occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 15 pounds; may require minimal walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and/or bending; and vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. May require the ability to travel by air or auto. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat. These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.

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