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Mclaurin Aerospace • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

McLaurin has an opportunity for a Structural Analyst to join its JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The role supports NASA/JSC's Structures Branch and its structural analysis work for flight hardware, ground support equipment, and test support equipment. The analyst performs stress analyses, finite element modeling and assessment, calculates margins of safety, and prepares structural analysis reports. The role also involves collaboration with engineers to resolve technical issues and assessment of parts, assemblies, and fastener/joint assemblies against applicable NASA fracture-control and structural standards.

This position is advertised at multiple levels. The employer may consider candidates at any advertised level depending on experience, requirements, and business needs. The position typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and 5–10 years of related experience. A license or certification may be required. U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; the posting also states a bachelor's degree in Engineering is typically required.
• Typically 5–10 years of related experience.
• Familiarity with desktop software applications, including MS Office.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation.
• A license or certification may be required.

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 with 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 equipment.
• 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/joint assemblies per NASA-STD-5020.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Positive work-life balance.
• Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• 11 paid holidays annually.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) after 12 months of service with employer match.
• Education assistance.
• Relocation assistance, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level