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We have an exciting opportunity for a Structural Mechanics Analysis Engineer (Human Landing System) to join our team!
* We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews. *
The Structural Mechanics Analysis Engineer (Human Landing System) will:
Manages and guides development of structural system requirements, concepts, workforce resource loading, and schedules
Monitors status and recommends strategies to meet Project schedule commitments ensuring commercial providers remain within acceptable limits
Perform structural analysis of primary, secondary, and tertiary structures (including finite element modeling and hand calculations) to assess the commercial lander provider's spacecraft
Review models, analysis, test plans, test reports, and any other associated hardware performance verification data sets for crewed lunar lander spacecraft and all government furnished hardware that will be manifested onto the human-rated lunar lander spacecraft
Identify structural anomalies and provides technical expertise to determine engineering recommendations for issue resolution
Must be willing to occasionally travel to commercial lander providers and other NASA centers
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
3+ years of experience designing, analyzing, or building structural or mechanical systems (internship, competitive school projects, and research-based experience qualify)
Requisition Preferences:
Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or structural engineering
5+ years of professional experience in any, or in support of the following industries: aerospace, automotive, aviation
Master's degree or PhD in aerospace, mechanical, or structural engineering
Familiarity with relevant NASA, DoD, ASME, and AIAA design & construction standards (e.g. NASA-STD-5001, NASA-STD-5017, NASA-STD-5020, JSC 65828)
Ability to read, interpret, relay relevant information, and provide feedback on part schematics and drawings which utilize geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T)
1+ years of experience with modeling software, such as Creo or NX
Proficiency with the following FEA solvers: ABAQUS, ANSYS, or Nastran
Familiarity with material, geometric, and contact non-linear analyses
Competency with complex bolted joint analyses, including fail safe, and ability to identify potential bolted joint failure modes
3+ years of professional experience performing stress analysis of welded structures (including heat distortion and residual stresses)
Familiarity with composite structural analysis (including delamination, potted inserts, and damage tolerance)
Understanding of fatigue and fracture mechanics principles and familiarity with fatigue and crack growth analysis codes, such as NASGRO
Scripting experience using Python, VBA, or Matlab
Proficiency with the following structural sizing optimization solvers: HyperX, HyperSizer
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to succinctly present analytical results and recommendations
Why Join Our Team?
In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:
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 to complete 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.
