Structural Analysis \ Stress Engineer 4\5
Leads development, integration and documentation of advanced structural analysis for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage elements to establish the system design. Coordinates with other engineering groups to establish the product's environment. Guides product design and verifies structural integrity by using and developing analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle to develop the structural environment, characteristics and performance. Defines and documents certification and test results to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied. Leads and mentors junior engineers. Some travel may be required. Works under minimal direction. US citizenship is required.
Competencies
General• Coaching/Teaching
Consistently clarifies expected behaviors, knowledge, and level of proficiency by guiding, seeking and giving information and checking for understanding. Consistently provides instruction, positive models, and opportunities for observation in order to help other project managers, internal employees, and external customers develop skills; encourages questions to ensure understanding. Consistently gives timely, appropriate feedback on performance; reinforces efforts and progress. Consistently establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping project leads, internal employees, and external customers feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions.
• Collaboration
Consistently works effectively and cooperatively with team members and fellow project team leaders, other employees and external customers. Establishes and maintains good working relationships by actively involving less experienced employees and/or other project team leaders and external customers and helping them feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Places higher priority on team and organization goals than on own goals. Offers to provide assistance and/or project team leadership to other teams and/or employees when doing so would benefit the organization.
• Initiating Action
Consistently takes immediate action when confronted with a problem or when made aware of a situation in own or other work area. Consistently implements new ideas or potential solutions without prompting; does not wait for others to take action or to request action. Consistently takes action that goes well beyond job requirements in order to achieve the objectives of the organization.
Technical• Analytical Skills
Basic - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources with clients, customers and/or suppliers.
Preferred - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the business unit level.
• Design/Test/Cert Regulations
Basic - Advanced knowledge of appropriate customer or governmental regulations relevant to design, test, and certification (e.g., Part 25, MILSPEC).
Preferred - Extensive specialized knowledge of appropriate customer or governmental regulations relevant to design, test, and certification (e.g., Part 25, MILSPEC).
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationDo you meet the criteria described in the 'Typical Education / Experience' section of this requisition?
Do you have experience performing stress analysis on spacecraft, launch vehicles or similar programs?
Typical Education/Experience
Level 4 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Level 5 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's 14 or more years' experience, Master's with 12 or more years' experience or PhD with 9 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Other Job related information
Mechanical or aerospace engineering degree preferred. Modern structural analysis of spacecraft structures, launch vehicles and systems preferred. Comprehensive understanding of structural mechanics, failure theories, mechanical properties of engineering materials, test and analysis verification methods, industry certification requirements preferred. Proven leadership skills preferred. Familiarity with NASA funded programs or launch vehicle systems preferred. This position offers an opportunity for employees to also enjoy the advantages of living and working in North Alabama. Space exploration, Missile defense, and Aerospace are at the heart of Huntsville's long established science and engineering community, with the nation's highest per capita concentration of engineers, and the nation's second largest research park. Huntsville offers a wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities, situated in the natural beauty of the Tennessee Valley with opportunities for hiking, biking, golfing, outdoor exploration and water sports.
- Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
- Division Networks & Space Systems
- Program Space Exploration
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Career/Experienced
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 02/07/2012
