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Sr Loads and Dynamics Engineer
1601 East Valley Road Renton, WA 98057 US
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Sr. Loads and Dynamics Engineer opportunity with our client 100% Remote (anywhere in US is acceptable).
Job Responsibilities:
- Finite Element Model development, refinement, validation, and correlation to tests.
- Rigid and flexible body dynamics.
- Modeling, simulation, and verification of spacecraft launch, docking, and landing events.
- Acceleration, shock, and vibration measurement and data interpretation of ground and flight tests.
- General loads development for spacecraft and related ground systems.
- Support configuration development and trade studies.
Job Qualifications:
- Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace or civil engineering.
- 8+ years of experience in the prediction/validation of low and/or high frequency structural dynamics and loads, in addition to finite element modeling.
- Solid foundation of structural static/dynamic fundamentals.
- Passion for spacecraft structural/environmental loads development/validation.
- Ability to solve a variety of static and dynamic structural problems using physics-based analytical methods (hand calculations, in-house tools, and 3rd party commercial analytical tools)
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- Spacecraft and launch vehicle loads development/validation experience.
- Hyperworks, NASTRAN, and Matlab proficiency.
- LS-Dyna proficiency.
- Adams proficiency.
- Wave6 proficiency.
- SEA proficiency.
- High frequency environment prediction skills related to spacecraft and launch vehicles.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Location: Various/100% Remote (anywhere in US is acceptable).
- Pay Ranges based on location:
- Renton, WA: $90-$103/hr
- Merritt Island, FL/Phoenix, AZ: $72-$87/hr
- Huntsville, AL/Denver, CO/Van Horn, TX: $80-$95/hr
- Woodland Hills, CA/Reston, VA: $90-$105/hr
- ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to product development companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.
Meet Your Recruiter
Anna Bauer
I have been in technical staffing since 2020, joining Protingent in 2024. I specialize in Aerospace and Emerging Technology.
My work is about connecting talented individuals with exciting job opportunities that match their skills and ignite their enthusiasm. What makes me different? I believe in a personal approach. I take the time to get to know the people I work with, understanding their goals and what they seek in their next role. Every job match is about meeting requirements and fulfilling career aspirations.
Looking beyond immediate needs to hire candidates who show potential for growth and advancement within the company while ensuring a positive experience for candidates throughout the recruiting process to attract top talent and maintain a good reputation. I love recruiting because it allows me to impact people’s lives positively.
I want candidates to know three things about myself: Firstly, I'm deeply passionate about fostering a culture of empathy and collaboration. In my career, I have found immense fulfillment in understanding others' perspectives and supporting team members through challenges. Beyond work, I cherish spending time outdoors, hiking in the mountains, or kayaking on a peaceful lake. Nature fuels my creativity and provides a grounding balance to my professional life. Additionally, I strongly believe in the importance of routines for maintaining productivity and well-being. Establishing daily habits helps me stay organized and focused, whether diving into a complex project or enjoying downtime with family and friends.