Space Systems Structural Analyst: Growth, Mentorship, Flex Hours

Amentum company; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) invites you to join as a structural analyst supporting the MSFC Space Systems Department. You will contribute to the development and verification of space hardware, providing formal stress analysis and leadership to a team of analysts.

The role emphasizes experience with finite element tools and spaceflight hardware, collaboration with NASA centers, and delivery of technical reports.

Qualifications

• BS degree from an ABET accredited institution in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering; or related field with an emphasis in structural analysis is required.
• Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID.
• A minimum of 1+ years of experience in the application of 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 and experience with one or more commercial Finite Element and CAD applications. Experience with Femap, Simcenter, NASTRAN, Hypermesh, Hyperworks, Abaqus, Ansys Workbench.

Responsibilities

• Support the MSFC Space Systems Department in technical activities supporting the development of space systems structure.
• Develop formal stress analysis packages for structural systems using strength of materials and finite element-based methods.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to fellow analysts and interface with program stakeholders.
• Contribute to preliminary designs, development and delivery of reports and presentations to management.
• Collaborate with outside vendors and personnel from other NASA centers in the development of integrated flight hardware.

Skills

Finite element methods

Structural analysis

MS Office (PowerPoint/Excel/Word)

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Mechanical/Civil/Aerospace Engineering with emphasis in structural analysis

Tools

Femap

NASTRAN

Abaqus

Simcenter

Job description

Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) invites you to join as a structural analyst supporting the MSFC Space Systems Department. You will contribute to the development and verification of space hardware, providing formal stress analysis and leadership to a team of analysts.

The role emphasizes experience with finite element tools and spaceflight hardware, collaboration with NASA centers, and delivery of technical reports.