Amentum - Huntsville, AL

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Onsite - Huntsville, AL
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Structural Analyst will play a crucial role in the development, testing, and certification of solid rocket motor propulsion systems for NASA projects. This position involves providing technical oversight in the structural evaluation and design of various components of solid rocket motors, including the motor case, igniter, nozzle, propellant, liner, and insulation. The analyst will engage with vehicle development teams, produce independent analytical assessments, and collaborate with vendors to develop integrated flight hardware and ground test equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical oversight in the structural evaluation and design of solid rocket motor components.
  • Engage with vehicle development teams to offer insights on solid motor systems.
  • Produce independent analytical assessments related to solid rocket motors.
  • Conduct structural analyses of solid rocket motor elements, including fluid-structural interaction and fracture mechanics.
  • Collaborate with solid motor vendors in the development of integrated flight hardware and ground test equipment.

Requirements

  • A degree (MS or PhD preferred) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or Engineering Mechanics with an emphasis in structural analysis.
  • A minimum of 15 years of experience in finite element methods and structural analysis techniques.
  • Specialized expertise in the development and test-validation of material properties for viscoelastic PLI systems.
  • Familiarity with major commercial finite element codes such as PATRAN, NASTRAN, ABAQUS, or ANSYS.
  • Familiarity with NASA standards and MSFC Specifications, as well as qualification/certification requirements for rocket propulsion systems.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with NASA standards and specifications for rocket propulsion systems.
  • Knowledge of failure mechanisms in structural analysis.
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