NASA Langley Research Center, VA

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc., (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business specializing in aerospace engineering, business analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies and visualization to build creative solutions. Headquartered in Hampton, Virginia, AMA also has operations in Edwards (California), Huntsville (Alabama), and Dallas (Texas). We offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits package.

We would like to add an Structural Analysis Engineer with structural analysis experience to our on-site team. The incumbent will support work in the mechanical design and structural & thermal systems branches at NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA.

Job Description

The candidate will perform structural finite element modeling and analysis support to the development of space vehicles. This will include thermo analysis tasks including but not limited to the following:

  • Finite element modeling of structures utilizing MSC Nastran and MSC Patran. Structures will include various combinations of thermal protection material and honeycomb sandwich panels.
  • In-depth 3-D modeling in areas of concern; near penetrations, highly curved shoulder areas, and attachments.
  • Perform static and dynamic structural analyses, and steady state and transient thermal analysis, on the models above. Compare relative stiffness and strength behavior of the models.
  • Perform sensitivity analysis in cases where material properties are not well defined. Assess several load cases to determine the most limiting.
  • Perform post test structural analysis on test articles.

Education and Qualifications

  • Position requires a bachelor's degree in aerospace, aeronautical, or mechanical engineering. Advanced degrees are a plus.
  • Minimum 2 years work related experience.
  • Finite element model structural analysis experience utilizing finite element modeling software. Thermal analysis experience is a plus.
  • Knowledge of composite analysis is a plus.

AMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for the advertised position.