Sr Structural Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze umbilical systems for launch and abort scenarios, validating disconnect timing, clearance, and load conditions.
• Evaluate retraction/release mechanism behavior under dynamic conditions.
• Validate structural and functional performance of test fixtures, stands, and instrumentation under specified loads.
• Verify test equipment capability for leak checks under mechanical, fluid, and electrical interface conditions.
• Assess launch pad structures, mechanical systems, and integrated infrastructure against operational, thermal, and launch environment loads.
• Analyze lifting fixtures, transport frames, and handling rings to confirm compliance with rated loads and safety factors.
• Develop hand calculations and FEA models to support design validation.
• Document analysis results in formal reports for CN release activities and design reviews.
• Coordinate with design and drafting teams to inform structural design decisions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards.
• Support formal design reviews and configuration-controlled release activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering (or related field).
• Demonstrated experience performing structural analysis (hand calculations and FEA) on aerospace, ground support, or mechanical systems.
• Proficiency with FEA tools such as ANSYS, Nastran, Abaqus, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of structural analysis methods including static, dynamic, thermal, and load path analysis.
• Familiarity with factors of safety, rated loads, and lifting/handling standards such as NASA-STD-8719 and ASME BTH-1.