Launch Vehicle Structural Analyst

Sky Limit Systems; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sky Limit Systems in Houston seeks a Structural Analyst to support analysis and development of structural systems for space launch vehicles and related aerospace programs. This role focuses on finite element analysis (FEA) using NASTRAN to ensure hardware meets structural and mission requirements.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with MSC/Siemens NASTRAN and related tools, a solid background in aerospace structural analysis, and the ability to interpret drawings and communicate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Eng, Aerospace Eng, Structural Eng, or related field.
• Experience performing structural analysis in aerospace/defense sectors.
• Hands-on NASTRAN/FEA experience.
• Strong knowledge of FEA, structural mechanics, materials, and loads.
• Experience with metallic/composite aerospace structures.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and communicate results clearly.
• Experience supporting space launch hardware is preferred.
• Familiarity with FEMAP, Patran, HyperMesh, ANSYS, Abaqus or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis of launch vehicle components and hardware.
• Develop and evaluate finite element models for aerospace structures.
• Conduct static, dynamic, modal, buckling, and stress analyses.
• Evaluate margins, loads, stresses, and deflections.
• Support structures under launch, vibration, acoustic environments.
• Use NASTRAN or similar FEA software for analysis.
• Interpret drawings, CAD models, materials, and boundary conditions.
• Correlate models with test data and support testing.
• Prepare reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and testing teams.
• Assist in design reviews and issue resolution.

Skills

FEA

NASTRAN

Structural analysis

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Structural Engineering

Tools

FEMAP

Patran

HyperMesh

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

Sky Limit Systems in Houston seeks a Structural Analyst to support analysis and development of structural systems for space launch vehicles and related aerospace programs. This role focuses on finite element analysis (FEA) using NASTRAN to ensure hardware meets structural and mission requirements.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with MSC/Siemens NASTRAN and related tools, a solid background in aerospace structural analysis, and the ability to interpret drawings and communicate