Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Dynamics Analyst

Curtiss-Wright Corporation$76K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US citizenship required due to DoD requirements
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in dynamics or shock analysis
  • Familiarity with B&K Pulse Data Acquisition and Analysis software or equivalent
  • Experience in structural dynamic analysis using ANSYS or equivalent
  • Proficiency in MATLAB or similar tools with effective documentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct structural dynamic analysis on rotating machinery including vibration, shock, acoustic, and seismic evaluation.
  • Perform simulations using FEA and other software to assess dynamic responses.
  • Collaborate within design teams to develop effective engineering solutions.
  • Design and execute dynamic testing experiments, including data collection and analysis.
  • Compose high-quality technical documentation, including design and test reports.
  • Assist in the design and installation of new machinery to meet project needs.
  • Interpret technical specifications and contribute to product testing requirements.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
  • Health and Wellness Benefits
  • Learning and Development Opportunities
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Recognition within an inclusive and supportive culture
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Dynamics Analyst to join our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location.

Your Responsibilities:
  • Structural dynamic analysis of critical function rotating machinery including vibration, shock, acoustic, and seismic analysis.


Salary: $76,200- 110,000 per year

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People:

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:
  • Performs structural dynamic and acoustic design and simulations using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and other contemporary software tools to predict the dynamic response of components and systems.
  • Works collaboratively within design teams to achieve effective solutions. Performs structural dynamic and acoustic design and analysis in an integrated technical team structure.
  • Develops and implements dynamic testing experiments including modal, vibration, noise, and modal impact testing; collects data and interprets results, conducts data analysis and comparison to predicted results, and writes analysis and test reports.
  • Composes quality documentation and written communications including final design reports, engineering calculations of record, technical letters, test reports, and other customer deliverables
  • Assists in the design of new equipment and machinery as conceived to support program and project needs. Provides technical assistance in building, installing, and testing new equipment and test facilities to ensure production capabilities.
  • Composes and interprets technical specifications and product testing requirements
  • Demonstrates fundamental project planning skills and understanding of cost and schedule implications
  • Understands customer perspectives and inputs and takes appropriate responsive actions
  • Perform work in accordance with company policies and procedures and safety, environmental, and security rules and guidelines


What you Bring:
  • Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals
  • Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Advanced Degree with focus in Structural Dynamics or Acoustics would be a plus
  • Minimum prior work experience of 5 years in the dynamics or shock analysis field
  • Effective composition, documentation, and presentation skills
  • Some prior Defense, Nuclear, or Power Generation experience with rotating machinery
  • B&K Pulse Data Acquisition and Analysis software or equivalent
  • Structural dynamic analysis using ANSYS or equivalent
  • MATLAB or similar tool experience
  • Microsoft Office
  • The following experience / credentials would be a plus:
    • Boundary Element Modeling (BEM), and Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA)
    • Advanced dynamic signal processing and analysis


EMD a business unit of Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick, PA designs, manufactures, tests, and provides after-market support for the most advanced, proven and reliable critical function pumps, motors, generators, seals, control rod drive mechanisms and power conditioning electronics available anywhere in the world today. Curtiss-Wright EMD has a long-standing and distinguished reputation for the design, development, manufacture, and qualification of critical-function machining solutions for the United States Navy and the commercial nuclear utility industry. http://www.emd.cwfc.com/

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No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

About Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a diversified, multinational provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services. The company operates through three segments: Commercial/Industrial, Defense, and Power. The Commercial/Industrial segment provides products and services primarily to the commercial aerospace, general industrial, and naval defense markets. The Defense segment provides products and services to the defense markets of the United States, Canada, and other countries. The Power segment provides products and services to the power generation markets, including conventional and renewable energy sources. Curtiss-Wright Corporation was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Davidson, North Carolina.
Learn more about Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Size
7,800 employees
Market Cap
$6.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$201.3 million
Founded
1929
5 Year Trend
+3.5%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
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