Senior Mechanical Analyst

Senior Mechanical Analyst

Regular Kennedy Space Center, FL, US

30+ days ago Requisition

The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.

• Provide technical engineering direction for the Mechanical Analysis department including design, analysis, implementation, and operational support.
• Depending on the project type, tasks can vary between conceptual design, revisions to existing designs, and/or modifications to existing structures or Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
• Through finite element analysis and fundamental hand calculations, assure that systems/facilities operate in a safe and appropriate manner, and comply with all applicable NASA, federal, and industry codes/standards.
• Prepare all essential design/analysis documentation required for a complete and viable engineering package - particularly authoring of a comprehensive Design Analysis Report (DAR).
• Review and provide comment to engineering models, methodologies, and deliverables from colleagues within, and occasionally outside, the Mechanical Analysis department.
• Troubleshoot equipment/system anomalies using available data and/or testing results. Guide technicians through repairs and system operations referencing specific functional, maintenance, repair, and test procedures.
• Guide technicians through repairs and system operations referencing specific functional, maintenance, repair, and test procedures, as required.
• Successfully interface with the NASA customer and other client representatives by supporting or presenting at a variety of Engineering Review Boards.
• Manage completion of tasks on-schedule and within budget to the customer's satisfaction.
• Support construction activities to validate compliance with engineering drawings and contract documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Mechanical, Structural, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university plus ten (10) or more years of progressive and relevant experience. Additional relevant education and certifications may be substituted for a portion of the experience.
• 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.
• Experience with the use of standard industry modeling packages or FEA packages, such as NX Nastran and/or MSC Nastran is required.
• Experience with Siemens NX, Sim Center, Pre and Post Processing is required.
• Some experience with the use of packages modeling non-linear materials, contact, motion, or thermal, such as NX Nastran, MSC Nastran, Ansys, or Abaqus desired.
• Experience with nonlinear analysis, random vibration analysis, thermal analysis, rigid-body dynamics, fatigue/fracture, and/or acoustic analysis is desired.
• Able and willing to provide sound guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers.
• Ability to perform complex hand calculations and interpret engineering drawings is required. Desired knowledge and experience with GD&T.
• Some knowledge of applicable ASME, ASTM, SAE, and other relevant industry standards is required.
• With limited guidance, must be capable of utilizing engineering concepts and advanced analysis techniques to gather data and write technical dispositions to bring systems/structures to their desired working fidelity.
• Must have strong technical writing, communication, presentation, and customer interface skills.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment.
• Must be well organized, flexible, and capable of effectively prioritizing several multidisciplinary tasks.
• Inherently self‑motivated, demonstrates initiative, and able to work independently (or with minimal supervision).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if necessary.

• Physical requirements are: sitting, walking,…