Structural Analyst (Onsite)

Socket.dev; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA is seeking a structural engineer for a 12-month contract onsite. You will perform structural analyses (FEA and hand) across project phases, size hardware to loading environments, and generate structural margins to verify design integrity.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering and hands-on experience with FEA codes (MSC/NASTRAN or NX/NASTRAN) and pre/post processing tools (FEMAP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering.
• Experience in structural analyses techniques including classical hand analyses and Finite Element analysis utilizing both coarse system load and detail stress FE models.
• Working knowledge of FEA codes (MSC/NASTRAN or NX/NASTRAN) and pre & post processing tools (FEMAP).
• Knowledge of metallic and composite structures, as well as bonded joint, and bolted joint analyses.
• Knowledge of structural failure mechanisms including material failure in metals and composites, instability of structural elements, and Fatigue.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis (FEA and hand) across project phases and assess margins.
• Recommend configuration/design changes to optimize load paths for efficient designs.

Skills

Structural analysis

FEA fundamentals

Problem solving

Materials knowledge

Education

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

Tools

MSC/NASTRAN

NX/NASTRAN

FEMAP

MATLAB

SolidWorks

Job description

OVERVIEW

Must be a US Person or Permanent Resident
Duration - 12 month contract position with potential to be extended or converted
W2 with full benefits, 9/80 Work Schedule
Customer and contract specific training will be required and provided.
Location - NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA (onsite)
Offer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen
Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Perform structural analysis (FEA and Classical Hand) for different phases of the project, such as configuration studies, preliminary design, detailed design, and verification and validation (static and dynamic testing). Responsible for analyzing and sizing the structural hardware per prescribed loading environment and material properties, and generating the structural (strength and stability) margins. Other responsibilities include making configuration and design recommendations to optimize the load path and thus achieving a more efficient design.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or civil Engineering.
• Wide-ranging experience in structural analyses techniques including classical hand analyses and Finite Element analysis utilizing both coarse system load and detail stress FE models.
• Working knowledge of FEA codes (MSC/NASTRAN or NX/NASTRAN) and pre & post processing tools (FEMAP).
• Knowledge of metallic and composite structures, as well as bonded joint, and bolted joint analyses.
• Knowledge of structural failure mechanisms including material failure in metals and composites, instability of structural elements, and Fatigue.

DESIRED SKILLS

• TS/SCI Clearance Preferred.
• Knowledge of nonlinear and dynamic response (sinusoidal, random, time history) analyses.
• Experience with static and dynamic testing.
• Other preferred computer skills include MATLAB, NX CAD and Teamcenter, SolidWorks.