Structural Analyst

Mclaurin Aerospace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employer-paid insurance

11 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Mclaurin Aerospace in Houston, TX is seeking a Structural Analyst to support NASA/JSC mission hardware and flight/ground equipment analyses.

The role involves FE modeling (PATRAN/FEMAP/MSC/MARC), hand calculations, margins of safety, and reporting. Strong communication and US citizenship are required for this NASA-facing position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience with NASA standards and structural analysis on NASA hardware.
• Proficiency in Finite Element tools and hand calculations.

Responsibilities

• Support structural analysis tasks for NASA/JSC customer in the Structures Branch.
• Review structural requirements on flight hardware, ground/test equipment.
• Use stress analysis to perform hand calculations and determine margins of safety.
• Create finite element models using PATRAN, FEMAP, or MSC/MARC.
• Apply loads and boundaries to FE models and post-process results.
• Calculate margins of safety for parts and assemblies.
• Prepare structural analysis reports.
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve technical issues.
• Assess parts/assemblies for fracture control per NASA-STD-5019.
• Assess fastener/joint assemblies per NASA-STD-5020.
• Familiar with NASA-STD-5001, 5005.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• US citizenship and ability to pass background investigation.

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite element analysis

NASA standards

Communication skills

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

PATRAN

FEMAP

MSC/MARC

NASGRO

Job description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Structural Analyst to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

If selected you will:

• Support structural analysis tasks supporting the our 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 experience to perform classical hand calculations for stress analysis and determine Margins of Safety
• Create Finite element models using PATRAN, FEMAP, or more advanced solutions in MSC/MARC
• Apply loads and boundary conditions to Finite Element Models, post-process results.
• Calculate Margins of Safety for parts and assemblies
• Prepare structural analysis reports
• Collaborate with other engineers to find resolutions to technical issues
• Assess parts and Assemblies for Fracture Control per NASA-STD-5019
• Assess Fastener/Joint assemblies per NASA-STD-5020
• Be famliar with NASA-STD-5001, NASA-STD-5005, and other relevant NASA standards
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Familiarity with desktop software applications, MS Office is required.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Previous experience performing structural analysis on NASA spaceflight hardware
• Previous Experience using the Finite Elements Anlayis Tools listed in the job description
• Previous Experience or familiarity with NASGRO
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5- 10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Familiarity with desktop software applications, MS Office is required.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience performing structural analysis on NASA spaceflight hardware
• Previous Experience using the Finite Elements Analysis Tools listed in the job description
• Previous Experience or familiarity with NASGRO

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous PTO
• 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.