Civil/Structural Engineer - NASA

Structural Engineer – Comet Location: Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899 Remote/Telework: Hybrid schedule with up to 2 days per week remote. Additional onsite attendance may be required based on program needs and operational priorities. Clearance Required: Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if necessary. Work Schedule: Full-Time Compensation: $80,000-$90,000 annually. Final compensation is based on experience, education, and directly relevant certifications. Position Summary Aegis Aerospace is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to support NASA’s Consolidated Operations Management and Test (COMET) contract at Kennedy Space Center. This position supports civil and structural design, analysis, documentation, and operational engineering activities related to facilities, structures, and Ground Support Equipment supporting NASA launch and exploration programs. COMET provides overall management and implementation of ground system capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. These efforts support the International Space Station, Exploration Ground Systems, Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services Programs. This hybrid role is based at Kennedy Space Center near Cape Canaveral on Florida’s Space Coast. The environment offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge space exploration efforts while supporting secure, reliable, and mission-assured systems that help enable launches to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Key Responsibilities The candidate will: Provide technical engineering direction for the Civil/Structural 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 structural 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 comments to engineering models, methodologies, and deliverables from colleagues within, and occasionally outside, the Civil/Structural Analysis department. 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. Troubleshoot equipment/system anomalies using available data and/or testing results, as required. Guide technicians through repairs and system operations referencing specific functional, maintenance, repair, and test procedures, as required. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications BS degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an accredited university plus four (4) or more years of progressive and relevant experience. Additional education and certifications may be substituted for a portion of the experience. This is an associate-level position with a required four (4) or more years of relevant design/analysis experience within the fields of Civil and Structural Engineering. Working knowledge and sound understanding of applicable AISC, ASCE, ACI, AWS, ASME, SAE, and other relevant industry standards is required. Ability to perform complex hand calculations is required. With limited guidance, must be capable of utilizing engineering concepts and advanced analysis techniques in order to gather data and write technical dispositions to bring systems/structures to their desired working fidelity. Excellent 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, demonstrate initiative, and able to work independently or with minimal supervision. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if necessary. Desired Qualifications Experience with STAAD Pro, GT STRUDL, and/or SAP2000 structural analysis software is desired. Understanding and experience with finite element analysis programs such as Siemens NX Nastran and/or MSC Nastran is desired. Experience supporting NASA, aerospace, launch operations, ground systems, facilities, structures, or Ground Support Equipment is preferred. Experience preparing Design Analysis Reports, engineering dispositions, technical documentation, or customer-facing engineering presentations is preferred. Application Instructions Resumes must be submitted in month/year format to be considered. Candidates must be fully truthful in their application. Dishonesty or misrepresentation may result in disqualification. Only U.S. citizens eligible to obtain a security clearance will be considered. About Aegis Aerospace We are a woman‑owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. Our primary objective is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in achieving their missions to defend the security of our country, reach new heights and to discover the unknown. We employ some of the brightest, most experienced engineering and technology experts in the U.S. To learn more about Aegis Aerospace, visit our website at Aegis Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer /M/F/disability/protected veteran employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aegis Aerospace, Inc.