Stress Analyst – Ground Systems, Umbilical Hardware
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Stress Analyst supporting analysis and validation for ground systems and umbilical hardware in aerospace settings. Involves structural analysis and FEA methodologies.
Responsibilities:
- Perform structural and dynamic analyses to validate umbilical systems during launch and abort operations.
- Evaluate disconnect timing, clearance requirements, and load conditions.
- Analyze launch pad structures, support equipment, and integrated mechanical systems.
- Support development of load cases and design validation activities.
- Analyze test fixtures, stands, instrumentation hardware, and leak-check equipment.
- Perform structural analysis on lifting fixtures, transport frames, handling rings, and associated tooling.
- Evaluate load paths, rigging configurations, rated loads, and safety factors.
- Develop hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) models to support design validation.
- Prepare analysis reports for engineering releases and design reviews.
- Collaborate with design and drafting teams to support structural design decisions.
- Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards and safety requirements.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience performing structural analysis using hand calculations and FEA methods.
- Proficiency with ANSYS, Nastran, Abaqus, or similar analysis tools.
- Strong understanding of static, dynamic, thermal, and load path analysis.
- Familiarity with factors of safety, rated loads, and lifting/handling standards such as NASA-STD-8719 or ASME BTH-1.
















