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CoAspire · 1 week ago

Structural Dynamicist (Weapon Systems)

Manassas, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

CoAspire is a cutting-edge defense manufacturing leader in Northern Virginia, specializing in the precision assembly of advanced weapons systems. The role involves performing analytical and modeling tasks to support the development and performance assessment of aerospace weapons systems, ensuring structural performance aligns with program requirements.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyInternet of Things

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Matt Fisher

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain high fidelity Finite Element Models (FEM) to analyze system structural margins and modal behavior across expected environments and load cases

Perform structural optimization to minimize system mass while maintaining required margins of safety and acceptable modal frequencies

Review and interpret test data (ground, lab, or flight-related) to validate models and identify areas for improvement

Assist engineering leadership in diagnosing performance issues, assessing trade-offs, and refining system behavior

Prepare clear technical documentation, analysis summaries, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders

Contribute to process improvement by recommending analytical methods, tools, or workflow enhancements

Collaborate with technical leadership and staff across various engineering disciplines

Participated in the dispositioning of manufacturing defects found in production

Qualification

Finite Element ModelingStructural OptimizationSimulation/Modeling ProficiencyAerospace EngineeringAnalytical MindsetAttention to AccuracyTeam CollaborationTechnical Documentation

Required

5-10 years in structural design, optimization and FEM modeling

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field

Proficiency with simulation/modeling environments (e.g., ANSYS, Creo, Creo Simulation, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or other analysis tools) of metallic structures

Ability to interpret engineering requirements, specifications, and relevant aerospace documentation standards

Strong analytical mindset with attention to accuracy, validation, and engineering rigor

Understanding of aerospace vehicle modeling and multi-disciplinary system analysis and optimization

U.S. citizenship and ability to meet security or background-screening requirements

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented engineering environment