Structural Engineer for Liquid Propulsion Systems, Early Career (ES2)

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Position Description: 

As Structural Analyst Engineer, you will provide insight in the development, test, and certification of liquid propulsion systems for NASA’s engine development programs at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).  You will become part of a multi-discipline team with the charter to establish flight rationale for America’s next generation of manned launch vehicles.

Primary job duties include:

• Engage with senior engineers to provide insight on liquid engine structural elements and test fixtures.
   
• Produce independent analytical assessments.  
   
• Develop and deliver reports and presentations.
   
• Collaborate with vendors and personnel from other NASA centers in the development of integrated flight hardware and associated ground test equipment.
   

BS degree (MS preferred) in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering, Engineering Mechanics or related field is required. Degree from an ABET accredited institution is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a master's with 0-2 years of experience or bachelor's with at least 0-3 years of experience.  Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID.

Additional Qualifications:

• Familiarity with one or more major commercial finite element code such as ANSYS, or ABAQUS, ANSYS is strongly preferred.  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word is required.  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.  
• Experience in the application of finite element methods, empirical closed-form structural analysis techniques, and the assessment of failure mechanisms is highly desired.  
  
   

Essential Functions

Work Environment: 

General office environment (100%). Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (<10%).

Physical Requirements: 

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (40%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and Amentum facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines: 

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance: 

Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions: 

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

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