Junior Stress Analyst

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. Junior Stress Analyst We have an exciting opportunity to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. Responsibilities Support structural analysis tasks supporting the NASA/JSC customer in the Structures Branch Review and understand structural requirements on Flight Hardware, Ground Support Equipment, and Test Support Equipment Use stress analysis experience to perform classical hand calculations for stress analysis and determine Margins of Safety Create Finite element models using PATRAN, FEMAP, or more advanced solutions in MSC/MARC Apply loads and boundary conditions to Finite Element Models, post-process results Calculate Margins of Safety for parts and assemblies Prepare structural analysis reports Collaborate with other engineers to find resolutions to technical issues Assess parts and Assemblies for Fracture Control per NASA-STD-5019 Assess Fastener/Joint assemblies per NASA-STD-5020 Be familiar with NASA-STD-5001, NASA-STD-5005, and other relevant NASA standards Perform other duties as required Qualifications This position has been posted at multiple levels. 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. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 1 year of experience in the field or in a related area Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering Familiarity with desktop software applications, MS Office required Must have excellent oral and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications Previous experience performing structural analysis on NASA spaceflight hardware Previous Experience using the Finite Elements Analysis Tools listed in the job description Previous Experience or familiarity with NASGRO Benefits Competitive pay Positive work-life balance 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability 11 paid holidays annually Generous PTO 401k after 12 months of service with employer match Education assistance Relocation assistance (if applicable) US Citizenship US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required. Equal Opportunity Employer Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mclaurin Aerospace