Space Launch Systems (SLS) Stress Analyst Engineer

Aerodyne Industries is seeking a structural analyst to support the Space Launch System (SLS) program and other NASA efforts at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). In this onsite role in Huntsville, AL, you will perform structural strength analysis for non-flight hardware and help translate engineering needs into formal stress analysis packages, technical documentation, and stakeholder-ready presentations.

Working in an office environment, you will collaborate closely with design engineers, outside vendors, and personnel from other NASA centers to support preliminary designs and structural hardware development. The position requires strong communication, finite element experience, and the ability to deliver clear, accurate results on a schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop formal stress analysis packages for ground support and special test equipment using strength of materials and finite element-based methods.
• Interface with design engineers to provide inputs to preliminary designs.
• Produce and deliver reports and presentations to management.
• Collaborate with outside vendors and personnel from other NASA centers in the development of structural hardware.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering (or other Engineering) from an ABET accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in one or more major commercial finite element codes, including FEMAP, PATRAN, NASTRAN, ABAQUS, or ANSYS.
• Experience applying finite element methods and assessing failure mechanisms including rupture, yield, buckling, and fatigue.
• Experience analyzing joints containing mechanical fasteners or welds.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

Tools and Technologies

• Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Excel, Word
• FEMAP
• PATRAN
• NASTRAN
• ABAQUS
• ANSYS

Work Environment and Scheduling

• Office environment.
• Requires clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication verbally and in writing (100%).
• Requires professional interaction with co-workers, management, and client (100%).
• Domestic USA travel is required (5%).
• Ability to work at a computer for long periods (100%).
• Normal workday is 7:30-4:30, Monday through Friday.
• Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and support technical demands.

Physical and Administrative Requirements

• Sitting for extended periods in meetings to discuss technical issues (10%).
• Sitting for extended periods at a desk for report writing and engineering tasks (80%).
• Ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and buildings at NASA and other facilities (10%).
• Ability to operate a personal computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Compensation

USD 86,900 - 103,000 per year