Lead Engineer - Engine Dynamics

About the role

The Lead Engine Dynamics Engineer builds analytical models of the full engine or rig to assess design and calculate unbalance and flight maneuver design loads, supporting vibration-related problem solving and test data interpretation for new and fielded products. The role works with Design, Systems and customer teams to make decisions on issues of moderate complexity and resolve them through immediate action or short-term planning.

Key responsibilities

• Lead engine dynamics assessments for development, production and in-service programs.
• Develop dynamic models of engine components, modules and systems to predict behavior under operating and transient conditions.
• Assess vibration and stability risks and define mitigation strategies to improve durability and operability.
• Support Design teams with recommendations for geometry, stiffness, damping, clearances, balance and support structure changes.
• Define instrumentation and test requirements for dynamic measurement in component, rig and engine testing, and analyze test data to correlate models and improve prediction accuracy.
• Lead root cause investigations of vibration issues, resonance concerns, field events and durability findings.
• Collaborate with Systems, Mechanical Design, Controls, Structures and Test organizations to resolve engine dynamic issues.
• Support certification or qualification documentation for dynamic performance and integrity, and present findings at design and program reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead engine dynamics methods and best practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Computer Science from an accredited institution, or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of engineering experience.
• At least 3 years of engineering experience.
• U.S. citizenship required; the role requires a U.S. Government Security Clearance, and preference goes to candidates who already hold one.
• Access to U.S. export-controlled information is required; employment is contingent on proving U.S. Person status (lawful permanent resident, citizen, asylee or refugee).

Required skills

• Preferred: familiarity with vibration analysis, vibration testing and rotor dynamics methods.
• Preferred: understanding of VISTA, NASTRAN, LSDYNA or similar finite element codes, and familiarity with Matlab/Python.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, and proven ability to work on several projects at once.

What we offer

• Professional development and competitive compensation.
• Relocation assistance is not provided.