Structural Analyst, Early Career (ES2)

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Structural Analyst will support the MSFC Space Systems Department in technical activities related to developing space systems structures and conducting structural analysis for flight and non-flight hardware on existing NASA programs at Marshall Space Flight Center. The role contributes to the development, testing, and certification of space systems hardware for NASA projects and provides technical oversight of structural evaluations for Environmental Control Life Support Systems equipment and flight hardware. The analyst develops formal stress analysis packages using strength-of-materials and finite-element methods. Duties include providing input to preliminary designs; preparing and delivering reports and presentations to management; and collaborating with program stakeholders, outside vendors, and personnel at other NASA centers on integrated flight hardware. The posting also describes leadership and mentorship of fellow analysts. The position is based in an office environment and requires domestic U.S. travel (5%), extensive computer use, and regular communication and interaction with coworkers, management, and the client. The normal workday is 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Minimal overtime may be required to meet milestones and technical demands.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited institution in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with an emphasis in structural analysis.
U.S. citizenship and a STAR ID; proof of both is required.
At least 1 year of experience applying finite-element methods, empirical closed-form structural analysis techniques, and failure-mechanism assessment.
Experience conducting assessments and verification of Environmental Life Control Support System spaceflight equipment.
Knowledge of NASA and MSFC standards and specifications.
Experience with design and analysis of joints containing mechanical fasteners, adhesives, welds, and composite/metallic interfaces.
Knowledge of one or more commercial finite-element and CAD applications; experience with Femap, Simcenter, NASTRAN, Hypermesh, Hyperworks, Abaqus, or Ansys Workbench.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of NASGRO and experience conducting fracture classification and evaluation of spaceflight hardware components.
Knowledge of NASFLA and experience conducting fatigue evaluation of spaceflight hardware components.
Knowledge and experience using analytical optimization software to refine designs and streamline structural mass.
Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or VBA for automating tasks and developing custom analysis tools.

Responsibilities

Support the MSFC Space Systems Department in the development of space systems structures and structural analysis of flight and non-flight hardware.
Conduct structural analysis supporting the development, testing, and certification of NASA space systems hardware.
Provide technical oversight in structural evaluation of Environmental Control Life Support Systems equipment and flight hardware.
Develop formal stress analysis packages using strength-of-materials and finite-element methods.
Provide input to preliminary designs.
Prepare and deliver reports and presentations to management.
Provide leadership and mentorship to fellow analysts.
Interface with program stakeholders and leaders, outside vendors, and personnel from other NASA centers in developing integrated flight hardware.