Structural Analysis Engineer Jr

Position Title

Structural Analysis Engineer Jr.

Mid‑Level Structural Analysis Engineer at K  supporting NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Programs. This role provides structural engineering, analysis, and test support for a range of cutting‑edge aerospace projects including space telescopes, earth science satellites, Martian, Lunar and asteroid science missions, robotic servicing missions, and associated mechanical ground support equipment.

• Support development of flight 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 and test documents.
• Keep up with and adhere to NASA and GSFC specific requirements, guidelines and procedures.

• 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.
• U.S. Citizenship.

• 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 ranges from $93,200 to $, specific to the Greenbelt, MD area. The offered rate will be based on the position, contract affordability, the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and internal parity considerations.

Additional compensation may include bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation per internal policy or contractual designation, such as a sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• AD&D, flexible spending account, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off and flexible work schedule.
• Professional training and development opportunities.

K  is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.