Structural Analyst - FEA & Hand Calculations (Pasadena)

Columbus Technologies and Services; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Technologies and Services at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to perform structural analysis (FEA and hand analyses) across project phases, size hardware per loading and material properties, and propose design optimizations to improve load paths and efficiency.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering and have experience with MSC/NASTRAN or NX/NASTRAN, FEMAP, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering.
• Experience in structural analyses techniques including classical hand analyses and FEA.
• Working knowledge of FEA codes (MSC/NASTRAN or NX/NASTRAN) and pre/post processing tools (FEMAP).
• Knowledge of metallic and composite structures, bonded and bolted joints.
• Understanding of structural failure mechanisms including fatigue.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis (FEA and classical hand analyses) for project phases.
• Size structural hardware per loading environment and material properties.
• Generate structural margins (strength and stability) and recommend design optimizations.
• Suggest load-path improvements for more efficient designs.

Skills

Structural analysis

FEA

Hand analyses

Materials knowledge

Bolt & bonded joints

Load path optimization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering

Tools

MSC/NASTRAN

NX/NASTRAN

FEMAP

MATLAB

SolidWorks

Job description

Columbus Technologies and Services at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to perform structural analysis (FEA and hand analyses) across project phases, size hardware per loading and material properties, and propose design optimizations to improve load paths and efficiency.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering and have experience with MSC/NASTRAN or NX/NASTRAN, FEMAP, and familiarity with