Junior Stress Analyst (BT-26194)
About The Position
The Junior Stress Analyst will support the space program and NASA/JSC customer in the Structures Branch in Houston, Texas. The role involves structural analysis of flight hardware, ground support equipment, and test support, including classical hand calculations, finite element modeling, load and boundary-condition application, results processing, and calculation of margins of safety. The analyst will prepare structural analysis reports and collaborate with engineers to resolve technical issues. The position also includes fracture-control assessment under NASA-STD-5019 and fastener/joint assessment under NASA-STD-5020, with familiarity with NASA-STD-5001, NASA-STD-5005, and other relevant NASA standards. The position is onsite and follows a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. Some travel may be required, and schedules may change according to position or customer requirements. Work is generally in an office but may involve indoor or outdoor tasks. The role may require extended sitting or standing, occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, and schedule adjustments to support peak periods and surge requirements.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident due to the sensitivity of customer-related information.
- Experience in the space industry or Department of Defense/Department of War is required.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
- Minimum of 1 year of recent and related work experience.
- Familiarity with desktop software applications such as Microsoft Office.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Strong work ethic and ability to work as a team player.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal and external customers.
- Ability to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
- Organizational and time-management skills, and ability to adjust schedules to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
- Ability to pass a national agency check; some positions may require clearance and extensive background verification.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.
- Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience performing structural analysis on NASA spaceflight hardware.
- Previous experience using the finite element analysis tools listed in the job description.
- Previous experience or familiarity with NASGRO.
Responsibilities
- Support structural analysis tasks for the NASA/JSC customer in the Structures Branch.
- Review and understand structural requirements for flight hardware, ground support equipment, and test support.
- Perform classical hand calculations for stress analysis and determine margins of safety.
- Create finite element models using PATRAN, FEMAP, or more advanced solutions in MSC/MARC.
- Apply loads and boundary conditions to finite element models and post-process results.
- Calculate margins of safety for parts and assemblies.
- Prepare structural analysis reports.
- Collaborate with other engineers to resolve technical issues.
- Assess parts and assemblies for fracture control per NASA-STD-5019.
- Assess fastener and joint assemblies per NASA-STD-5020.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits.
- AD&D, disability benefits, and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Vacation, sick pay, and holidays.
- Flexible work schedules when available.
- Professional training and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
