Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. HireTalent is a staffing and recruiting firm, and they are seeking a Stress Analyst – Ground Systems & Umbilical Hardware. The Stress Analyst will perform structural, functional, and dynamic analyses to validate the performance and integrity of umbilical systems and ground testing equipment, ensuring compliance with engineering standards.
Responsibilities
- Perform analysis to validate umbilical performance, including disconnect timing, clearance, and load conditions during launch and abort scenarios
- Evaluate retraction/release mechanism behavior under dynamic conditions
- Perform structural and functional analysis to validate test fixtures, stands, and instrumentation hardware under specified loads and operating conditions
- Verify capability of test equipment supporting leak checks under defined mechanical, fluid, and electrical interface conditions
- Perform engineering analysis to validate launch pad structures, mechanical systems, and integrated infrastructure against operational, thermal, and launch environment loads
- Perform structural analysis to validate lifting fixtures, transport frames, handling rings, and associated tooling against rated loads, lift conditions, and applicable safety factors
- Evaluate load paths, rigging points, and handling procedures for safe operation
- Develop hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) models to support design validation
- Document analysis results in formal reports supporting CN release activities and design reviews
- Coordinate with design and drafting teams to inform structural design decisions
- Ensure compliance with applicable *** and NASA MSFC engineering standards
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering (or related field)
- Demonstrated experience performing structural analysis (hand calcs and FEA) on aerospace, ground support, or mechanical systems
- Proficiency with FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, Nastran, Abaqus, or equivalent)
- Knowledge of structural analysis methods including static, dynamic, thermal, and load path analysis
- Familiarity with factors of safety, rated loads, and lifting/handling standards (e.g., NASA-STD-8719, ASME BTH-1)
- Experience with launch vehicle ground systems, umbilicals, or test equipment
- Familiarity with NASA MSFC engineering processes and standards
- Experience supporting abort/launch scenario load case development
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