ISS Structural Analysis Engineer Level 4/5 - (US-AL-Huntsville - 35899)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: 59735044
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Location
Huntsville, AL

Virtual Office/Telecommute?
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Virtual Work Not Available

Shift
First

Business Unit
Integrated Defense Sys

Division
Network & Space Systems

Program
Space Exploration

Occupation Title
Mechanical & Structural Engr

Skills Management Title
Structural Analysis

Job Classification
6G5DP4
Note: The level of the classification for a specific applicant will be based on the qualifications of that applicant.

Job Type
Non-Management

Experience Level
Senior Level (15+ years of experience)

Exemption Status
Exempt

Union
No

Security Clearance Required?
(Security Clearance definitions)
No Security Clearance Required

Work Eligibility Required?
Yes

US Person Status Required?
Yes

Export Control Required?
Yes

Relocation Money Available?
Yes

Date Posted
05/09/2008

Closing Date
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07/08/2008

Position Description
The stress analyst will support the development of space related NASA and International Partner structures by applying knowledge of structural analysis (i.e. modeling, stress, fatigue, fracture) and testing to determine structural performance. Will apply knowledge of structural analysis, materials, and related specifications and requirements to ensure structural integrity requirements of engineering design products are met. Support the development test plans and configurations, support test execution and analyze/report test results to validate and verify NASA hardware systems and components. Tasks include model development, detailed stress analysis, design coordination, report preparation, protoflight/qual test support, leading and mentoring engineers and customer coordination. Analyst will establish, develop, and maintain an effective working interface and coordination/exchange of technical information among peer engineering groups, subcontractors and/or the NASA customer. Research, prepare and deliver technical presentations to management, subcontractors and/or the NASA customer. This is a fast paced design environment where collaboration, creativity, communication, and attention to details are paramount. Tremendous opportunities exist for personal and professional development.

Competencies
General/Leadership
[ + ] 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.
[ + ] Managing Work

Consistently identifies highly critical and less critical activities and tasks amidst a large number of competing demands; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Consistently ensures that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others' work can be done effectively. Effectively allocates own time to complete work; coordinates own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts. Consistently takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Uses time effectively and prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.
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 -
[ + ] 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 - 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.
[ + ] Engineering Analysis

Basic - Extensive knowledge of engineering analysis (e.g. mechanical, electrical, avionics, design, circuit, systems, stress, structural, durability).
Preferred - Extensive specialized knowledge of appropriate customer or governmental regulations relevant to design, test, and certification (e.g., Part 2