Structural Analyst – NASA Johnson Space Center

Job overview

The Structural Analyst role is onsite at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. Compensation is not specified. The position supports the JETS II contract team and NASA’s deep-space exploration work. The analyst evaluates structural requirements and performs stress analysis for flight hardware and support equipment. Structural calculations, finite element modeling, safety-margin assessments, and technical reports help the team resolve engineering issues and assess hardware against NASA standards.

What you'll do

• Support structural analysis for the NASA/JSC Structures Branch
• review requirements for flight hardware, ground support equipment, and test support equipment
• perform stress calculations and determine margins of safety
• create and post-process finite element models
• prepare structural analysis reports
• collaborate with engineers on technical issues
• assess parts and assemblies for fracture control and fastener/joint requirements under applicable NASA standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

structural analyst

nasa johnson space center

houston tx

jets ii

structural analysis

stress analysis

finite element models

margins of safety

nasa standards

us citizenship required

compensation not specified

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 11 paid holidays
• PTO
• 401(k) match after 12 months
• education and applicable relocation assistance.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and typically five to ten years of related experience. US citizenship and ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation are required. Benefits include employer-paid insurance, paid holidays, PTO, 401(k) match after 12 months, education assistance, and relocation assistance if applicable.

About the employer

Mclaurin Aerospace is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.