Position ID: ADV000889
Posting Date: February 13, 2024
Location: Houston, TX
Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!
We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Structural Analyst to join our JETS II contract team at Johnson Space Center.
ResponsibilitiesIf selected, you will:
– Use aerospace experience to review/perform classical hand stress analysis, finite element stress analysis, fatigue anlaysis, and fracture mechanics analysis
– Familiar with analysis of fasteners and joints per NASA-STD-5020
– Be proficient in the use of finite element modeling and MSC/NASTRAN for solution and post processing
– Review structural analysis reports and work with other contractors to find resolution to problems
– Review mechanism design and analysis
– Review Fracture classifications per NASA requirements and standards
– Composites design and analysis experience is a plus
– Perform other duties as required
Requisition Preferences:
– Mechanical or Aerospace engineering degree from an ABET Accredited college or university and 5-15 years experience
– Prior experience with NASA spaceflight hardware
– Prior experience with Composite design and analysis
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 minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and normally possess 5- 10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required.
– Familiarity with desktop software applications, MS Office is required
– Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines. Prospective candidates should submit a cover letter and resume, and if applicable, a list of relevant publications and research using the contact form below.
US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.
Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.