Structural Analyst – Moonbase Program

Hx5, Llc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Holidays

PTO

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

FSAs

Pet Insurance

Job summary

HX5, LLC is seeking a Structural Analyst for the Moonbase Program to join NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The role focuses on analyzing flight hardware and ground/test support equipment, using NASTRAN and other FE tools to assess margins of safety.

You will prepare reports, collaborate with engineers, and ensure compliance with NASA standards. A BS in engineering and 2–5 years' experience are required; the position offers a full-time schedule in a dynamic, mission-critical

Qualifications

• BS in engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering school.
• 2–5 years of experience in structural analysis.
• Experience with NASA-STD-5019/5020 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review structural requirements for flight hardware and test equipment.
• Perform classical hand calculations to determine margins of safety.
• Create FE models with PATRAN/FEMAP and MSC/MARC.
• Apply loads, run analyses, and post-process results.
• Prepare structural analysis reports for NASA standards.
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve technical issues.
• Assess joints per NASA-STD-5020 and fracture control per NASA-STD-5019.
• Ensure compliance with MS Office and strong communication.

Skills

Stress analysis

Finite element analysis

Structural analysis

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

PATRAN

FEMAP

MSC/MARC

NASTRAN

Creo

Siemens NX/SimCenter

HyperSizer

HyperX

NASGRO

Job description

Structural Analyst – Moonbase Program

Engineer III

R0172639

NASA Johnson Space Center

Houston, Texas

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is currently seeking a Structural Analyst for the Moonbase Program to join the team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 familiar with NASA-STD-5001, NASA-STD-5005, and other relevant NASA standards.
• 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 Analysis Tools listed in the job description.
• Previous experience or familiarity with NASGRO.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education andExperience

• BS in engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering school;
• Two (2) to Five (5) years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• NASTRAN experience using Linear Statics (Sol 101), Non-linear statics (Sol 106), Linear buckling (Sol 105) (for both pressurized structures and framing structures), Modal Analysis (Sol 103) for extraction of natural frequencies and mass participation.
• Experience performing Fastened Joint Analysis.
• Experience performing Thermal Load Analysis.

Preferences

• Experience using NASTRAN for Structural Optimization (Sizing, Topology) [Sol 200].
• Experience with Creo/FEMAP, Siemens NX/SimCenter, HyperSizer/HyperX.
• Experience with Durability/Damage Tolerance analysis (NASGRO).
• Experience with analyzing composite structures.
• Experience with analyzing soft good structures
• Seal Compression Analysis
• Working knowledge of NASA-STD-5019, -5020, -5001 (or JSC 65828), -5017.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position and offers a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).

Other Position Requirements:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

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