Structural Analyst III – Fatigue & Fracture

United-Launch-Alliance-

Decatur (AL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Discretionary annual incentive bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environments

9/80 schedule

Job summary

United Launch Alliance is seeking a Strength Analyst to perform structural, fatigue, and fracture analyses on propulsion hardware and related components. The role requires creating models, validating with hand calculations, and reviewing 3-D layouts and drawings for complex systems across tanks, adapters, and brackets.

You will influence designs with findings, support peer reviews, and participate in fast-paced design cycles while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 4 years of related work experience
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 with NASGRO fracture mechanics tool and ABAQUS
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

Perform strength, fatigue and fracture analysis of structural components, including non-linear analysis for the Recurring Structural Analysis Team
Create analysis models, perform hand calculations and provide strength inputs for new designs
Review and approve 3-D layouts, models, designs/drawings for propulsion, fluid, and mechanical components
Make design recommendations considering thermal, mechanical and pressure loading
Document analysis results in strength reports
Support internal peer reviews, table top reviews and formal design reviews
Assist in developing team processes and mentoring junior engineers