Structural Analysis Engineer Jr.

KBR Careers; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 93,200 - 168,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Mid-Level Structural Analysis Engineer to join our Structural Engineering and Analysis team supporting NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Programs. This role provides structural engineering, analysis, and test support for aerospace projects including space telescopes, earth science satellites, Mars, Moon and asteroid missions.

You will work under a lead engineer, perform FE analyses, generate models using NASTRAN/FEMAP, document results, and ensure compliance with GSFC procedures.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Structural, Aerospace Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in structural analysis.
• Structural and mechanical design, load/stress analysis, and experience in FEA.
• Working knowledge of NASTRAN FEA Software and FEMAP (preferred) or PATRAN as FEA pre‑ and post‑processor.
• Experience performing engineering analyses and programming in Excel, MATLAB, Python or similar software.
• On‑site support is preferred but remote work may be possible if approved by the customer.
• US Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Support development of flight hardware as part of a design team from preliminary through detailed design, drawing release, manufacturing, integration, testing, transportation, and launch.
• Perform structural analyses using classical mechanics calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to meet stiffness, strength, STOP, and other applicable structural requirements.
• Generate Finite Element Models for normal modes, linear static and dynamic analyses to predict and improve structural response and stability as required.
• Perform analysis for and support static and dynamic structural tests.
• Prepare analysis reports, test documents.
• Keep up with and adhere to NASA and GSFC specific requirements, guidelines and procedures.

Skills

Structural analysis experience

Strong written and verbal skills

Education

B.S. in Mechanical, Structural, Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

FEMAP

PATRAN

Excel

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Structural Analysis Engineer Jr.

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Position Summary

Mid-Level Structural Analysis Engineer. KBR is looking for a mid-level Structural Analysis Engineer to join the Structural Engineering and Analysis team supporting NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Programs. This position would provide structural engineering, analysis, and test support for a wide range of cutting edge and exciting aerospace projects including space telescopes, earth science satellites, Mars, Moon and asteroid science missions, robotic servicing missions, and associated mechanical ground support equipment. The Mid-Level Structural Engineer will work under the direction of a lead engineer.

Responsibilities

• Support development of flight hardware as part of a design team from preliminary through detailed design, drawing release, manufacturing, integration, testing, transportation, and launch.
• Perform structural analyses using classical mechanics calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to meet stiffness, strength, Structural Thermal Optical Performance (STOP), and other applicable structural requirements.
• Generate Finite Element Models for normal modes, linear static and dynamic analyses to predict and improve structural response and stability as required.
• Perform analysis for and support static and dynamic structural tests.
• Prepare analysis reports, test documents.
• Keep up with and adhere to NASA and GSFC specific requirements, guidelines and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical, Structural, Aerospace Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in structural analysis.
• Structural and mechanical design, load/stress analysis, and experience in FEA.
• Working knowledge of NASTRAN FEA Software and FEMAP (preferred) or PATRAN as FEA pre‑ and post‑processor.
• Experience performing engineering analyses and programming in Excel, MATLAB, Python or similar software.
• On‑site support is preferred but remote work may be possible if approved by the customer.
• US Citizenship.

Areas Of Desired Experience & Skills

• Analysis of aerospace structural systems, materials, load paths under environments including quasi‑static inertial, mechanical, vibro‑acoustic, thermal, pressure, and shock.
• Analysis experience with composite material structures in addition to metals, sandwich construction, plastics, mechanically fastened interfaces, bonded joints and welds.
• Analysis of space flight hardware including spacecraft bus and instruments structures, deployables, mechanisms, components such as kinematic mounts, electronic boxes and boards, thermal control systems, optical benches as well as mechanical ground support equipment and test fixtures.
• Documentation of structural analysis activities to generate reports, technical memos and presentation packages.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people at various levels.

Basic Compensation

Jobs on this contract range from $93,200 - $168,200. Pay range is specific to the Greenbelt, MD area. The offered rate will be based on the position, contract affordability, the selected candidate’s working location, knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.