Structural Analyst II — Propulsion & Structures (Relocation)

United Launch Alliance, LLC.; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Discretionary annual incentive bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environments (9/80)

Hybrid or flexible schedule

Job summary

United Launch Alliance in Alabama is seeking a Strength Analyst to perform strength, fatigue and fracture analyses of propulsion and structural components, including non-linear analysis. You will create models, perform hand calculations, and provide strength inputs for new designs while reviewing 3-D layouts and drawings.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 2 years of related experience, with strong MS Office and UNIX/Linux proficiency and collaboration in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university
• Ability to make design recommendations based on analysis results/experience
• Proficiency with MS Office tools
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment are essential
• General understanding of materials and material properties
• Experience with Structural Analysis (tanks, adapters, brackets)
• Experience analyzing propulsion hardware (tubing, ducting, flex joints)
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Experience working with component suppliers and development of spec requirements
• Understanding of fatigue/fracture analysis tools and methodology
• Understanding of bolted joint modeling and analysis
• Understanding of GD&T standards and principles
• Understanding of analysis best practices and underlying assumptions
• Understanding of basic hand calculations

Responsibilities

• Performing strength, fatigue and fracture analysis of propulsion and structural components, including non-linear analysis for the Recurring Structural Analysis Team.
• Candidate will be required to create analysis models, perform hand calculations and have an understanding of analysis best practices to provide strength inputs and recommendations for new designs and installations.
• Candidate will be required to review and approve 3-D engineering layouts, 3-D models, designs / drawings and 2-D drawing changes for a variety of propulsion, fluid system and mechanical system components.
• Candidate will make engineering design recommendations with consideration of thermal, mechanical and pressure loading using appropriate material properties, configurations, safety factors, etc.
• Analysis results will be documented in strength reports.
• Candidate will support internal peer reviews, table top reviews and formal design reviews as needed.
• Will also need to support fast paced design/analysis cycles and be able to evaluate hardware non-conformances to support production activities.
• The engineer must be able to work with a minimal level of mentor oversight.
• Experience or familiarity with the following tools/software NASGRO, NASTRAN, FEMAP, NX CAD/Simulation, UNIX/Linux, MathCad, ABAQUS, Matlab, MS Office

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

UNIX/Linux

NASGRO

FEMAP

NX CAD/Simulation

ABAQUS

MATLAB

Excel

Job description

United Launch Alliance in Alabama is seeking a Strength Analyst to perform strength, fatigue and fracture analyses of propulsion and structural components, including non-linear analysis. You will create models, perform hand calculations, and provide strength inputs for new designs while reviewing 3-D layouts and drawings.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 2 years of related experience, with strong MS Office and UNIX/Linux proficiency and collaboration in