Sr. Structures Design and Analysis Engineer

This position will provide senior level launch vehicle and spacecraft configuration design and structural analysis capabilities to the MSFC Advanced Concepts Office (ED04) to support conceptual design studies, technology assessments and project formulation for potential future NASA space systems. Personnel are required to be self-directed, effective team players experienced in working in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize expert knowledge and workflow capabilities in computer aided engineering (CAE) to preform configuration design and structural design analysis for the formulation and development of design concepts and approaches for a broad range of space exploration launch vehicle and spacecraft conceptual studies.

• Use and develop design analysis tools to support launch vehicle and spacecraft design studies, system architecture analyses, vehicle performance analyses and parametric system trade studies.

• Work across organizational boundaries and engineering disciplines to facilitate and execute engineering tasks and resolve systems integration issues.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to perform trade studies, develop top level requirements, and perform technology assessments.

• Support Advanced Concepts Office technical activities by participating in management reviews, study reviews, providing technical advice, compiling status reports, and preparing technical documents.

• Sustain an organized work environment that promotes safety, efficiency, and productivity.

Requirements

A degree in an engineering discipline is required. A degree from an ABET accredited institution preferred. A minimum of 20 years of relevant engineering experience in spacecraft configuration design and structural analysis related to launch vehicle and spacecraft systems, design integration, spacecraft concept design, system requirements development and technology assessments.

The candidate is also required to have the following qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience with computer aided design (CAD) and structural design analysis tools, including the ability to create configurations, build CAD/meshes, and execute analyses to enable rapid design iterations. Experience with tools such as Pro/E CAD, 3D CAD software, NASTRAN and FEMAP/Hypersizer is required. Experience with other forms of computational analysis tools such as CFD, etc. is desirable.

• Knowledge and experience in system modeling and simulation tool development (Python programming capability preferred).

• Knowledge and experience in conceptual design studies including the ability to develop work assignments, schedules, and study products.

• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering executive-level briefings, excellent oral, written, and customer relation skills, proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• Familiarity or experience with utilizing Model Based Engineering (MBE) and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), particularly during the formulation or preliminary design phases is desired.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Office environment. 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 (<15%).

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 (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and Contractor 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, 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.<