About the role
Role Overview
The Lead Engine Dynamics Engineer builds analytical models of the full engine or rig to enable design assessment and calculation of unbalance and flight maneuver design loads to assist in vibration-related problem solving and test data interpretation for technology maturation for both new and fielded products. The role will interface with Design teams, Systems teams, and customers to work within defined parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to issues of moderate complexity, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.
Roles and Responsibilities
Lead engine dynamics assessments for development, production, and in-service programs.
Develop dynamic models of engine components, modules, and systems to predict behavior under operating and transient conditions.
Assess vibration and stability risks and define mitigation strategies to improve durability and operability.
Support Design teams with recommendations for geometry, stiffness, damping, clearances, balance, and support structure changes.
Define instrumentation and test requirements for dynamic measurement in component, rig, and engine testing.
Analyze test data to correlate analytical models and improve prediction accuracy.
Lead root cause investigations for vibration issues, resonance concerns, field events, or durability findings.
Collaborate with Systems, Mechanical Design, Controls, Structures, and Test organizations to resolve engine dynamic issues.
Support certification or qualification documentation related to dynamic performance and integrity.
Present technical findings, risks, and recommendations at design and program reviews.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in engine dynamics methods and best practices.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science from an accredited college or university (or a High School Diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in engineering)
Minimum of 3 years of experience in engineering
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S.…
