Structural Engineer - Spacecraft Window Design and Analysis - Space Systems

Oceaneering - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Structural Engineer - Spacecraft Window Design and Analysis position at Oceaneering Space Systems involves contributing to NASA's JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract. The role focuses on resolving technical issues related to spacecraft window design and analysis, ensuring that services meet and exceed standards. The position offers an opportunity to work in the exciting field of human spaceflight and deep space exploration, collaborating with a dedicated team committed to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Resolve technical issues regarding spacecraft window design and analysis.
• Review stress analyses and identify weaknesses.
• Review structural modeling correlation to test data.
• Review the Structural Requirements/Verifications process.
• Understand and learn the engineering methodologies associated with brittle materials.
• Understand and learn the engineering methodologies associated with non-linear materials.
• Form collaborative relationships with contractor/partner and NASA hardware leads.
• Be proactive and attentive to hardware development, design, test and verification processes at the contractor/partner.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• A BS Engineering degree from an accredited engineering school.
• Demonstrated structural engineering experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering with 0-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Familiarity with NASA Program functional philosophies, especially the new commercial contracts.
• Background or experience in structural testing methods.
• Previous experience in Spacecraft Window Design, Analysis, Test, and Verification.

Benefits

• Straight time overtime
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
• 1 day of telework per week may be available