Vibro-Acoustic Analysis Engineer

Company: Oceaneering International, Inc.
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Company Profile











Oceaneering Space Systems (OSS) is a precision engineering and manufacturing group which specializes in turn-key design, development, manufacturing, certification, maintenance, and testing of extra-vehicular and intra-vehicular (EVA & IVA) tools and equipment for astronauts; including life support and environmental control systems for space; robotic systems for military, space, and biological research; and thermal protection systems for launch vehicles. We also provide specialized engineering and support services in these areas, and astronaut training in NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory.For more information please go to www.oceaneering.com and click on Products & Services, then click Space Systems (OSS). This position is located in Clear Lake, Texas.Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.













Position Summary











This position will support NASA's major human spaceflight programs supporting vehicle design and qualification.













Duties & Responsibilities

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• Perform modal, random vibration, vibroacoustic, and shock analysis
  
  
• Build and process structural dynamic models
  
  
• Be proficient in finite element, statistical energy, and boundary element modeling techniques
  
  
• Perform modal and vibroacoustic model correlation and environment reconstruction
  
  
• Support modal, vibroacoustic, random vibration, and shock testing
  
  
• Have experience with NASA qualification and acceptance vibration test requirements
  
  
• Prepare structural analysis reports and presentations
  
  
• Provide guidance for vibration test setup and test plans
  
  
• Perform other tasks assigned
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  REQUIRED:
  
  
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  • Requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering from and accredited engineering school and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area
    
    
  • Familiarity with desktop software applications, MS Office is required
    
    
  • Basic understanding of VA-One, Wave-6 or equivalent Vibro-acoustic program
    
    
  • MATLAB, C++, or Python programming experience
    
    
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
    
    
  • US citizen or Permanent Resident.
    
    REQUISITION PREFERENCES:
    
    
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    • BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited engineering school and three (3) years of direct engineering experience, or an MS degree from an accredited engineering school and two (2) years of direct engineering experience, or Ph.D. and one (1) year of direct engineering experience
      
      
    • Working proficiency of VA-One or Wave-6 or equivalent Vibro-acoustic program
      
      
    • NASTRAN or equivalent FEM software
      
      
    • Previous spaceflight hardware experience, specifically with dynamic analysis and testing
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      Equal Opportunity Employer
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      

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