Analysis Engineer

· Performs structural analysis by classical hand calculation and finite element analysis for composite and metallic materials

· Performs linear and non-linear structural analysis, eigenvalue buckling analysis, non-linear buckling analysis, and modal finite element analysis using ANSYS

· Validates finite element analysis with hand calculations and test data

· Works with responsible engineers to define required material properties and part modifications to meet structural requirements

· Writes strength and stability margins to required program safety factors

· Performs fluid and heat transfer analysis by classical hand calculation and numerical methods

· Performs fluid and conjugate heat transfer CFD using ANSYS CFX and Fluent

· Performs fluid network calculations using in-house and industry standard tools

· Utilizes standard industry tools for fluid properties and analysis, including CEA and REFPROP

· Validates CFD and fluid network calculations with hand calculations

· Works with responsible engineers to define required materials, geometry, and components to meet fluid and thermal requirements

· Provides environmental temperatures and pressures for structural analysts.

· Create finite element models (FEM) of the launch vehicles and payloads

· Develop and apply the forcing functions for all flight events, including aerodynamic loads, TVC, gust, buffet, and stage separation.

· Perform dynamic analysis using FEMAP/Nastran (modal, frequency response, random, SRS, transient).

· Develop well documented scripts for postprocessing analysis results into loads and other output products using MATLAB (Python, IMAT).

· Provide guidance for experimental modal tests and flight instrumentation.

· Performing signal analysis of test data.

· Use flight and ground test data for FEM and forcing function updating and correlating.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

· Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field OR 2 years of relevant experience

· Proficient with analytical simulation software and hand calculations within concentration

· Familiarity with aerospace standard analysis methods

· Ability to effectively work in a multi-discipline team and provide technical guidance and insight

Desired.

· Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field

· 5+ years of experience in a specific concentration of analysis

· Experience developing physical tests to validate analysis and test assumptions

· Experience with coding in Python/C++

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.