Structural Analyst

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Position Title Structural Analyst

Full Time

The analyst shall support the MSFC Space Systems Department in technical activities related to the development of space systems structures, performing structural analysis for both flight and non-flight hardware. This work supports existing programs at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center ( MSFC ). As an experienced structural analyst, your expertise will provide valuable insight in the development, test, and certification of space systems hardware for a wide variety of NASA’s ongoing and future projects.

You will provide technical oversight in the structural evaluation of Environmental Control Life Support Systems equipment and flight hardware.

You will provide technical oversight in the structural evaluation of Environmental Control Life Support Systems equipment and flight hardware. You will be expected to develop formal stress analysis packages for structural systems using strength of materials and finite element-based methods. Provide leadership and mentorship to fellow analysts while interfacing with program stakeholders and leaders. Job duties also include providing input to preliminary designs, developing and delivering reports and presentations to management, and collaborating with outside vendors and personnel from other NASA centers in the development of integrated flight hardware.

A BS degree from an ABET
-accredited institution in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with an emphasis in structural analysis, is required. Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR .

• 1+ years of experience in applying finite element methods, empirical closed-form structural analysis techniques, and assessing failure mechanisms is required.
• Experience conducting assessments and verification of Environmental Life Control Support System spaceflight equipment
• Knowledge of NASA and MSFC standards and specifications as well as experience with the design and analysis of joints containing mechanical fasteners, adhesives, welds, and composite/metallic interfaces.
• Knowledge of one or more commercial Finite Element and CAD applications. Experience working with finite element software:
  Femap, Simcenter, NASTRAN , Hyper Mesh, Hyperworks, Abaqus, Ansys Workbench.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

N/A

• Knowledge of NASGRO and experience conducting fracture classification and evaluation of spaceflight hardware components.
• Knowledge of NASFLA and experience conducting fatigue evaluation of spaceflight hardware components.
• Knowledge and experience utilizing analytical optimization software to refine designs to streamline required structural mass.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB , and VBA for automating tasks and developing custom analysis tools.

Yes, 10%

No

Yes

10/21/2026

04/21/2027

No