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We're invested in you and your success. Everything we do is more than just a project. It's our challenge as human beings, too. That's why we bring a thoughtful and collaborative approach to every one of our partnerships.

At Jacobs, we challenge the status quo and redefine how to solve the world's greatest challenges, transforming big ideas into intelligent solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.

Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Structural Dynamics Engineering Leadto join the team with Teammate Company, McLaurin Aerospace. 

This position will be performing structural dynamic analysis on spacecraft in multiple NASA human spaceflight programs and leading a team of structural dynamics engineers. The NASA human spaceflight programs supported includes Orion, Gateway, Human Landing System, Commercial Crew Program, and others. The position will require the following skills, knowledge, and abilities: 

• Perform detailed finite element modeling, coupled loads analysis, and evaluate results
• Perform analyses using commercial and in-house codes as well as write new simulation scripts
• Perform modal analysis on component Finite Element Analysis models in preparation for modal tests
• Identify critical modes for a component or system
• Review and process modal and structural data (analytical and test)
• Develop and/or review test plans and procedures, documenting test results
• Ensure employees in functional areas follow established procedures and generate finished work products within time and budgetary constraints and ensure products yield the expected outcome and establish equality levels. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Ensure NASA customer has adequate technical support personnel to accomplish associated tasks by assisting the Section Manager in assigning existing resources and attaining new resources by reviewing resumes and participating in interviews
• Conduct meetings with NASA customer to provide status and obtain feedback
• Participate in employee evaluations
• Perform routine project status reviews for cost, schedule, risk management, and deliverable adherence
• Conduct oversight, mentorship and guidance to employees and task leads
• Establish and update personnel training plans as required
• Work with leads to track and maintain efficient task performance
• Work with colleagues to coordinate issue resolution across multiple JETS organizations which could include source limitations, technical challenges, process breakdowns, etc.
• Perform other duties as required

Here’s what you’ll need:

Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering and normally possess 5 - 10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required
• Minimum 5 years performing tasks associated with spacecraft and human spaceflight
• Excellent oral, written, and organizational skills with the ability to work in a team environment
• Experience planning and establishing work priorities
• Experience leading a team of engineers
• Experience with customer and stakeholder interactions
• Experience in the load and dynamics discipline including coupled loads analysis, shock, vibro-acoustics, signal processing, testing, and/or multi-body dynamics
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, and/or C/C

Requisition Preferences:

• BS or MS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering and a minimum of eight (8) years of direct engineering experience in the field of loads and dynamics with a strong understanding of the skills required to perform these tasks
• Familiarity with NASA standards and processes for loads and dynamics, including modal and vibro-acoustic testing
• Proficiency in Coupled Loads Analysis (CLA) and an understanding of the workflow to perform a CLA
• Experience using NASTRAN with FEMAP as a pre/post-processor
• Experience with Component Mode Synthesis and Craig Bampton model reductions
• Experience performing multi-body and dynamic contact analysis (e.g., LS-DYNA or Adams)
• Experience in vibro-acoustic analysis
• Experience customizing analysis processes through scripting and software development
• Familiarity with version control methods using GitLab or GitHub
• Proficiency in Python
• Proficiency in MATLAB, or C/C

Why Join Our Team?

Click on the below links to view just a small sample of all that we do! Come join our team and be part of our future. We look forward to seeing you!

See What We Do

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In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.