Structural Analyst (Onsite)

Columbus Technologies; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Technologies seeks an on-site Structural Analyst in Pasadena, CA for a 12-month contract with potential extension. Role centers on structural analysis (FEA and hand methods) to verify designs for NASA JPL-related work, with W2 benefits and a 9/80 schedule.

Requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace/Civil engineering and hands-on FEA tool experience, including MSC/NASTRAN or NX/NASTRAN, plus material knowledge. Onsite employment with background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering.
• Experience with structural analysis techniques including classical hand analyses and FEA.
• Working knowledge of FEA codes (MSC/NASTRAN or NX/NASTRAN) and pre/post processing tools (FEMAP).
• Knowledge of metallic and composite structures and bonded/bolted joint analyses.
• Knowledge of structural failure mechanisms including metal/composite fatigue and instability.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis (FEA and classical hand) for project phases including configuration studies, preliminary and detailed design, and verification/validation.
• Analyze and size structural hardware per loading environment and material properties; generate structural margins.
• Provide design recommendations to optimize load paths for more efficient designs.

Skills

FEA

Classical analysis

MSC/NASTRAN

NX-NASTRAN

Materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Civil Engineering

Tools

FEMAP

MATLAB

NX CAD

Teamcenter

SolidWorks

Job description

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Structural Analyst (Onsite)

Regular Full-Time Professional Pasadena, CA, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1038

Salary Range: $55.00 To $105.00 Hourly

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
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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, Solid Works.

Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, Columbus participates in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.