Structural Analyst

Tuskegee University; Tuskegee (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Space Systems Department at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center is seeking an experienced Structural Analyst to develop stress analysis packages and oversee the structural evaluation of Environmental Control Life Support Systems equipment and flight hardware.

You will provide technical oversight, interface with program stakeholders, and collaborate with vendors and other NASA centers on integrated flight hardware and mission-critical structural analyses.

Qualifications

• 1+ years applying finite element methods and evaluating failure mechanisms.
• Experience with environmental life control system spaceflight equipment verification.
• Knowledge of NASA/MSFC standards and joint design with fasteners, adhesives, welds, and composites.
• Experience with FE/CAD tools: Femap, Simcenter, NASTRAN, HyperMesh, Hyperworks, Abaqus, Ansys.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Support structural analysis for space systems hardware development and testing.
• Develop formal stress analysis packages using FEM methods.
• Provide technical oversight in the structural evaluation of ECS equipment and flight hardware.
• Lead and mentor analysts; interface with program stakeholders and leaders.
• Contribute to preliminary designs and deliver reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with outside vendors and personnel from other NASA centers on integrated flight hardware.

Skills

NASGRO

NASFLA

Optimization software

Python

MATLAB

VBA

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Mechanical/Civil/Aerospace Eng

Tools

Femap

Simcenter

NASTRAN

HyperMesh

Hyperworks

Abaqus

Ansys Workbench

Job description

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Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Structural Analyst

Status

Full Time

Job Summary

The analyst shall support the MSFC Space Systems Department in technical activities related to the development of space systems structures, performing structural analysis for both flight and non-flight hardware. This work supports existing programs at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center ( MSFC ). As an experienced structural analyst, your expertise will provide valuable insight in the development, test, and certification of space systems hardware for a wide variety of NASA’s ongoing and future projects. You will provide technical oversight in the structural evaluation of Environmental Control Life Support Systems equipment and flight hardware.

You will provide technical oversight in the structural evaluation of Environmental Control Life Support Systems equipment and flight hardware. You will be expected to develop formal stress analysis packages for structural systems using strength of materials and finite element-based methods. Provide leadership and mentorship to fellow analysts while interfacing with program stakeholders and leaders. Job duties also include providing input to preliminary designs, developing and delivering reports and presentations to management, and collaborating with outside vendors and personnel from other NASA centers in the development of integrated flight hardware.

Qualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized Training)

A BS degree from an ABET -accredited institution in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with an emphasis in structural analysis, is required. Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID.

• 1+ years of experience in applying finite element methods, empirical closed-form structural analysis techniques, and assessing 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 working with finite element software: Femap, Simcenter, NASTRAN , HyperMesh, Hyperworks, Abaqus, Ansys Workbench.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Physical Demands

N/A

Skills and Attributes

• Knowledge of NASGRO and experience conducting fracture classification and evaluation of spaceflight hardware components.
• Knowledge of NASFLA and experience conducting fatigue evaluation of spaceflight hardware components.
• Knowledge and experience utilizing analytical optimization software to refine designs to streamline required structural mass.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB , and VBA for automating tasks and developing custom analysis tools.

Posting Number

Will this position required travel?

Yes, 10%

Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?

No

Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?

Yes

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

10/21/2026

Close Date

04/21/2027

Open Until Filled

No