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Overview:

As a structural analyst you will support the MSFC Space Systems Department in technical activities for the development of space systems structure, performing structural analysis for both flight and non-flight hardware. Your work will support existing programs at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).

You will be expected to contribute to the development, test, and certification of space systems hardware for a wide variety of NASA’s ongoing and future projects.

• Provide technical support in the structural evaluation of Environmental Control Life Support Systems equipment.
• Develop formal stress analysis packages for structural systems using strength of materials and finite element-based methods.
• Work within a team of fellow analysts while interfacing with program stakeholders and leaders.
• Provide inputs to preliminary designs.
• Develop and deliver reports and presentations to management.
• Collaborate with outside vendors and personnel from other NASA centers in the development of integrated flight hardware.

Required Qualifications :

BS degree (MS or PhD preferred) from an ABET accredited institution in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering; or related field with an emphasis in structural analysis is required. Typically, educational requirement is a BS with 0-5 years of experience.

Required:

• Experience conducting assessments and verification of spaceflight equipment
  
  
• Knowledge of one or more commercial Finite Element and CAD applications. Experience working with finite element software: Femap, Simcenter, NASTRAN, Abaqus, Ansys Workbench.
  
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
  
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Desired Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in the application of finite element methods, empirical closed-form structural analysis techniques, and the assessment of failure mechanisms is required.
  
  
• Knowledge of NASA and MSFC standards and specifications as well as experience with the design and analysis of joints containing mechanical fasteners, adhesives, welds, and composite/metallic interfaces.
  
  
• 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 utilizing analytical optimization software to refine designs to streamline required structural mass.
  
  

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Office and laboratory environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (<15%)

Physical Requirements

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (40%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and other facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance

Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

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