Job Description

DESE is seeking a Flight Sciences Loads & Dynamics Engineer in Huntsville, AL. The Flight Sciences Loads & Dynamics Engineer supports the design, analysis, and validation of advanced aerospace and defense systems through structural dynamics analyses and loads development across all phases of the product lifecycle. This role evaluates structural response to dynamic environments, vibration, shock, and other operational conditions to ensure system performance, reliability, and mission success. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in structural dynamics, finite element analysis, and dynamic environments for aerospace systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities:

• Perform structural dynamics analyses and develop loads and environments for aerospace and defense systems, including spacecraft, aircraft, and missile platforms.
• Develop and analyze finite element models to evaluate structural response under static and dynamic loading conditions.
• Conduct vibration, vibroacoustic, shock, and dynamic response analyses to support system design and qualification.
• Develop and validate structural loads and dynamic environments throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Perform engineering trade studies and provide technical recommendations to optimize structural performance and system reliability.
• Collaborate with systems, mechanical, structural, manufacturing, and test engineering teams to support integrated product development.
• Utilize industry-standard analysis tools to evaluate structural behavior and support design decisions.
• Develop automation scripts and data processing tools using MATLAB or equivalent programming languages.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations supporting engineering reviews, customer deliverables, and program milestones.
• Support system integration, environmental testing, qualification activities, and correlation of analytical models with test data.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of relevant experience performing structural dynamics analyses and loads and environments development for spacecraft, aircraft, missiles, or related aerospace systems.
• Experience performing structural dynamics analyses, structural loads development, or environments development.
• Expertise in vibroacoustic and shock analyses for spacecraft, launch vehicles, or similar aerospace platforms.
• Experience developing finite element models and performing analyses using NX Simcenter, NASTRAN, LS-DYNA, Wave6, or equivalent analysis tools.
• Experience programming and utilizing MATLAB or equivalent software for engineering analysis and data manipulation.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills grounded in engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to work effectively within a highly integrated, multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting aerospace, missile, or defense programs.
• Experience correlating analytical models with structural, vibration, or environmental test data.
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) or digital engineering environments.
• Knowledge of military and aerospace structural dynamics, vibration, and environmental testing standards.
• Experience supporting system qualification, flight testing, or launch vehicle development programs.

About DESE

For the past 43 years, DESE has provided industry-leading technical and engineering solutions in the fields of Defense, Energy, Space, and Environment. As a small, family-oriented business, DESE provides a compelling benefits package including a generous profit-sharing plan, competitive salaries, and perhaps most importantly, the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex and engaging problems.

Why employees love working for DESE:

At DESE, we are committed to creating a company that is known for its respect and care for employees. We understand that happy employees are what keeps our business going and we strive to provide the best opportunities for each individual working on our team! Here are a few reasons you will love working here:

• Competitive health, dental and vision insurance with affordable premiums
• Flexible work schedules
• Two different flexible spending account options
• Company paid life insurance with options for employee paid additional
• Performance bonus program
• Education reimbursement program
• Company paid personal leave for approved philanthropic activities
• Vacation, Sick & Holiday leave
• Robust 401k profit sharing plan
• Opportunities for internal promotions
• Employee referral incentive program
• Rewards and gifts for service anniversaries

Disability Accommodation for Applicants - DESE Research, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment with us: hrandsecurity@dese.com or 256-837-8004x123.