Lead Structural Analyst, Space Systems

Amentum; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) is partnering to provide growth opportunities within a framework of leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. Join our team on the ESSCA contract with MSFC, contributing to space systems development and certification through advanced structural analysis.

The role requires extensive FE expertise, collaboration with NASA centers, and leadership to guide analysts while interfacing with program stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BS degree (MS or PhD preferred) from an ABET-accredited institution in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering; or related field with emphasis in structural analysis is required.
• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in finite element methods, empirical closed-form structural analysis techniques, and the assessment of failure mechanisms is required.
• Experience conducting assessments and verification of Environmental Life Control Support System spaceflight equipment.
• 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 one or more commercial Finite Element and CAD applications. Experience with FEM software: Femap, Simcenter, NASTRAN, Hypermesh, Hyperworks, Abaqus, Ansys Workbench.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proof of US Citizenship and STAR ID

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentorship to fellow analysts while interfacing with program stakeholders and leaders.
• Develop formal stress analysis packages for structural systems using strength of materials and finite element-based methods.
• Provide inputs to preliminary designs and development deliveries of reports and presentations to management.
• Collaborate with outside vendors and personnel from other NASA centers in the development of integrated flight hardware.

Skills

5+ years FE analysis experience

Excellent written and verbal comms

US Citizenship + STAR ID

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical/Civil/Aerospace Engineering BS

Tools

Femap

Simcenter

NASTRAN

Hypermesh

Hyperworks

Abaqus

Ansys Workbench

Job description

Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) is partnering to provide growth opportunities within a framework of leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. Join our team on the ESSCA contract with MSFC, contributing to space systems development and certification through advanced structural analysis.

The role requires extensive FE expertise, collaboration with NASA centers, and leadership to guide analysts while interfacing with program stakeholders.