Spaceflight Structural Analyst - NASA Program

Amentum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule (every other Friday

Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Structural Analyst to support NASA/JSC programs, performing structural analysis on spaceflight hardware. The role involves hand calculations, FE modeling with PATRAN/FEMAP/MSC-MARC, NASGRO-related tasks, and ensuring compliance with NASA standards.

The candidate should have a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree, strong communication, and experience with NASA spaceflight hardware. On-site role with a comprehensive benefits package may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Familiarity with desktop software applications, MS Office is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Previous experience performing structural analysis on NASA spaceflight hardware.
• Previous experience using the Finite Elements Analysis Tools listed in the job description.
• Familiarity with NASGRO.

Responsibilities

• Support structural analysis tasks for NASA/JSC customer in the Structures Branch.
• Review and understand structural requirements on Flight Hardware, Ground Support Equipment and Test Support Equipment.
• Use stress analysis to perform classical hand calculations for stress analysis and margins of safety.
• Create Finite Element Models using PATRAN, FEMAP, or 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 and NASGRO familiarity.

Skills

Structural analysis

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

PATRAN

FEMAP

MSC/MARC

NASGRO

Job description

Amentum seeks a Structural Analyst to support NASA/JSC programs, performing structural analysis on spaceflight hardware. The role involves hand calculations, FE modeling with PATRAN/FEMAP/MSC-MARC, NASGRO-related tasks, and ensuring compliance with NASA standards.

The candidate should have a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree, strong communication, and experience with NASA spaceflight hardware. On-site role with a comprehensive benefits package may apply.