Stress Engineer
Apply NowCompany: KODA Technologies Inc.
Location: Huntsville, AL 35810
Description:
Stress Engineer
Company Overview:
KODA is a people-first company recognized as a five-time winner of Huntsville's Best Places to Work Award, certified as a Great Place to Work, and a Best Place for Working Parents. KODA is a small business focused on solving complex engineering problems on national-priority projects in domains such as missile defense, hypersonics, DOD space, and civil space.
Our expertise spans Radar and Missile Development, Multi-Domain Operations, Flight and Ground Test Planning and Execution, Tactical Data Link Testing, Test Range Instrumentation, Systems Engineering and Integration, Model and Simulation Development, and Digital Engineering/Model-Based Systems Engineering.
The name KODA, a Native American word meaning 'allies', embodies our dedication to our customers and each other. Trust and integrity guide us in all we do. We prioritize our people, support national-priority missions, and give back to our community through the KODA Cares program. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a commitment to professional growth. Join us and learn more at .
Position Overview:
KODA Technologies is seeking a Stress Engineer to support the Mars Ascent Vehicle Integrated System (MAVIS) Program in Huntsville, Alabama. The selected candidate will be responsible for performing Finite Element Method (FEM) static analysis of launch vehicle structures. The candidate will also provide insight to the design team regarding structural changes based on analysis results and provide support to stress team Tabletop Review / Preliminary Design Review products, contractual deliverables, Integrated Product Team meetings, and other meetings and documentation support as needed. The candidate will support the development and delivery of contract deliverables related to the design subsystem's structure.
Required Experience:
Desired Experience:
Schedule: 9/80 Schedule with primary work done in the office.
Clearance: None. U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required (ITAR & Export Control compliance).
KODA Technologies Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.
Company Overview:
KODA is a people-first company recognized as a five-time winner of Huntsville's Best Places to Work Award, certified as a Great Place to Work, and a Best Place for Working Parents. KODA is a small business focused on solving complex engineering problems on national-priority projects in domains such as missile defense, hypersonics, DOD space, and civil space.
Our expertise spans Radar and Missile Development, Multi-Domain Operations, Flight and Ground Test Planning and Execution, Tactical Data Link Testing, Test Range Instrumentation, Systems Engineering and Integration, Model and Simulation Development, and Digital Engineering/Model-Based Systems Engineering.
The name KODA, a Native American word meaning 'allies', embodies our dedication to our customers and each other. Trust and integrity guide us in all we do. We prioritize our people, support national-priority missions, and give back to our community through the KODA Cares program. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a commitment to professional growth. Join us and learn more at .
Position Overview:
KODA Technologies is seeking a Stress Engineer to support the Mars Ascent Vehicle Integrated System (MAVIS) Program in Huntsville, Alabama. The selected candidate will be responsible for performing Finite Element Method (FEM) static analysis of launch vehicle structures. The candidate will also provide insight to the design team regarding structural changes based on analysis results and provide support to stress team Tabletop Review / Preliminary Design Review products, contractual deliverables, Integrated Product Team meetings, and other meetings and documentation support as needed. The candidate will support the development and delivery of contract deliverables related to the design subsystem's structure.
Required Experience:
- Familiarity with FEM analysis and classical stress and strain methodology (for example, engineering statics, and structural mechanics, including hand calculations)
- Experience using NASTRAN to develop, modify, and verify finite element models.
Desired Experience:
- 5+ years in stress analysis and building Finite Element Method models.
- Strong structural analysis background with demonstrated work experience
- Non-linear and buckling analysis experience
- Experience with composite materials and test analysis
- Experience performing FEM dynamic analysis of launch vehicle structures is a plus.
Schedule: 9/80 Schedule with primary work done in the office.
Clearance: None. U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required (ITAR & Export Control compliance).
KODA Technologies Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.