Structural Analyst (Onsite)

Columbus Technologies and Services; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Technologies and Services at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to perform structural analysis (FEA and hand analyses) across project phases, size hardware per loading and material properties, and propose design optimizations to improve load paths and efficiency.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering and have experience with MSC/NASTRAN or NX/NASTRAN, FEMAP, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering.
• Experience in structural analyses 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, bonded and bolted joints.
• Understanding of structural failure mechanisms including fatigue.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis (FEA and classical hand analyses) for project phases.
• Size structural hardware per loading environment and material properties.
• Generate structural margins (strength and stability) and recommend design optimizations.
• Suggest load-path improvements for more efficient designs.

Skills

Structural analysis

FEA

Hand analyses

Materials knowledge

Bolt & bonded joints

Load path optimization

Problem solving

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.