1091 - Structural Analyst

Monte Sano Research Corporation (MSRC) is a Huntsville-based Small Business specializing in providing full-spectrum defense system engineering, research, design, development, integration, test, evaluation, and planning services to the U.S. Government.

MSRC is seeking a Stress Analyst to join a team of engineers and technicians who are responsible for the design, manufacture, test, and deployment of advanced defense systems. These systems will include, but won't be limited to, missile launcher platforms, small munitions, avionics and mobile power systems.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Use analytical methods, finite element models/simulations, and other analysis tools to produce models, perform analysis, calculations, data reduction, and correlate test results for structures and/or structural dynamics.
• Responsible for closely collaborating with the design and manufacturing teams to produce designs that meet stringent performance, manufacturability, and schedule requirements.

• Write technical reports and present data to a multi-disciplined team.
• Perform in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Work as part of a larger analysis team or working as the sole analyst on a project.

Education and Experience:

• Candidate must possess a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university. Masters preferred.
• Minimum of eight (8) years' experience performing stress analysis experience in industry.
• Demonstrated experience with any of the commercial finite element analysis tools (e.g. FEMAP/NX NASTRAN, PATRAN/MSC NASTRAN, ANSYS, Abaqus, etc.)

Preferred Experience:

• Advanced structural analysis techniques (Linear contact FEA, Non-linear FEA, Application of non-linear material properties to hand analysis, Integrated multi-physics analysis).
• Bolted joint and weld analysis.
• Dynamics analysis (modal, response spectrum, shock, vibration).
• Fatigue analysis.
• Composite materials.
• Thermal analysis.

Additional Requirements:

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Candidate must currently possess and be able to maintain an active security clearance.

Job Position May Be Contingent Upon Contract Awarded

MSRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, age, veteran status, or disability. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity.