Structural Analyst - Moonbase Program

Amentum Holdings, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Structural Analyst to join the Moonbase program to support NASA/JSC with structural analysis, reporting, and collaboration across engineering teams.

The role emphasizes FEA modeling, stress analysis, and compliance with NASA standards, with opportunities to work on flight hardware and test hardware in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Typically requires 2–5 years of experience in the field or related area.
• NASTRAN: linear statics, nonlinear statics, buckling, modal analysis.

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 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 resolve technical issues.
• Assess parts and assemblies for Fracture Control per NASA-STD-5019.
• Assess Fastener/Joint assemblies per NASA-STD-5020.

Skills

Stress analysis

Finite element analysis

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

Creo/FEMAP

Siemens NX/SimCenter

HyperSizer/HyperX

NASGRO

Job description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Structural Analyst – Moonbase Program to join the team with HX5, a teammate company!

The Structural analyst for the Moonbase program supporting our NASA/JSC customer in the Structures Branch will:

• 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.

Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels.Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

• 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

Requisition 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 softgood structures
• Seal Compression Analysis
• Working knowledge of NASA-STD-5019, -5020, -5001 (or JSC 65828), -5017

Compensation:

• Salary starts at $83,700. Final pay will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also ave:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

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

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

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