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Position range in Albuquerque MSA $77k

•$158k Per Year Loads and Dynamics Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

Occupation:

Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

Location:

Albuquerque, NM

•87115

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

09/15/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

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•The Aerospace Corporation

Web Site:

aero.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com

Expires:

11/12/2026

Job #:

R014544NM

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Job Description

Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space

•delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly, integration, and test; and operational support. Comprised primarily of highly-trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; orbital mechanics; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments. The Structural Dynamics and Environments Department is seeking a Loads and Dynamics Engineer (Engineering Specialist/Sr. Engineering Specialist

•Aeronautical and Aerospace Structural Engineering). Our mission is to provide to our internal and external customers the highest quality technical expertise in the areas of analytical, experimental, flexible, and rigid body dynamics for the design, development, acquisition, and operation of space launch and orbital systems. We specialize in spacecraft and launch vehicle dynamics; mode survey test planning and independent data assessment; time series data analysis; independent integrated spacecraft/launch vehicle coupled loads analysis; and flexible system separation analysis and testing. This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA.; Huntsville, AL., Colorado Springs, CO.; or Chantilly, VA.; requiring at least 4 days a week onsite.

What You'll Be Doing

Perform structural dynamic analyses and evaluations of launch vehicle and spacecraft loads for all phases of flight Develop simulation tools and processes to solve structural dynamics problems Assemble coupled system models across a variety of launch vehicles and spacecrafts Evaluate analytical predictions versus flight sensor data to develop recommendations to improve loads analysis methods Plan and oversee the execution of mode survey testing for various launch vehicle and space vehicle components, including test data quality verification and finite element model ...For full information see follow application link.

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.