Structural Analysis Engineer Jr.

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Position Summary

Mid-Level Structural Analysis Engineer

KBR is looking for a mid-level Structural Analysis Engineer to join the Structural Engineering and Analysis team supporting NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Programs. This position would provide structural engineering analysis and test support for a wide range of cutting edge and exciting aerospace projects including space telescopes earth science satellites Mars Moon and asteroid science missions robotic servicing missions and associated mechanical ground support equipment. The Mid-Level Structural Engineer will work under the direction of a lead engineer.

Responsibilities

Support development of fight hardware as part of a design team from preliminary through detailed design drawing release manufacturing integration testing transportation and launch.

Perform structural analyses using classical mechanics calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to meet stiffness strength Structural Thermal Optical Performance (STOP) and other applicable structural requirements

Generate Finite Element Models for normal modes linear static and dynamic analyses to predict and improve structural response and stability as required

Perform analysis for and support static and dynamic structural tests

Prepare analysis reports test documents

Keep up with and adhere to NASA and GSFC specific requirements guidelines and procedures

Minimum Requirements

B.S. in Mechanical Structural Aerospace Engineering or related technical field

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in structural analysis

Structural and mechanical design load/stress analysis and experience in FEA

Working knowledge of NASTRAN FEA Software and FEMAP (preferred) or PATRAN as FEA pre- and post-processor

Experience performing engineering analyses and programming in Excel MATLAB Python or similar software

On-site support is preferred but remote work may be possible if approved by the customer

US Citizenship

Areas of Desired Experience & Skills

Analysis of aerospace structural systems materials load paths under environments including quasi-static inertial mechanical vibro-acoustic thermal pressure and shock

Analysis experience with composite material structures in addition to metals sandwich construction plastics mechanically fastened interfaces bonded joints and welds

Analysis of space flight hardware including spacecraft bus and instruments structures deployables mechanisms components such as kinematic mounts electronic boxes and boards thermal control systems optical benches as well as mechanical ground support equipment and test fixtures

Documentation of structural analysis activities to generate reports technical memos and presentation packages

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people at various levels.

Basic Compensation:

Jobs on this contract range from$93200 - $168200.00. Pay range is specific to the Greenbelt MD area.

The offered rate will be based on the position contract affordability the selected candidates working location knowledge skills abilities experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus relocation benefits short-term incentives long-term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits:

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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