Paragon Space Development Corporation · 2 days ago
Structural Analysis Engineer II
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$105K/yr - $118K/yr
5+ years expParagon Space Development Corporation is an innovative company providing life support and thermal control solutions for extreme environments. They are seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer II to perform structural, fatigue, and fracture analysis of aerospace components and collaborate on test plans and procedures.
AerospaceManufacturingOil and GasSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Independently and/or collaboratively formulate and perform static structural, fatigue and fracture analysis of aerospace components, assemblies, and systems
Support generation of static, dynamic, and fatigue test plans and procedures, special test equipment, and sensor placement
Perform data analysis and model correlation
Work with design engineers to help drive weight optimized, structural sufficient parts
Generate formal documentation such as technical memorandums, analysis reports, design and development books, or product manuals
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced interdisciplinary environment with changing needs and requirements
Derivation of vehicle load paths and reaction loads using free body diagrams
Familiarity with classical aerospace sizing methods (ex: Bruhn, Niu, Roark)
Knowledge of, and skills in the use of 1st principals to perform 1st order static structural analysis by hand
Demonstrated proficiency with one or more of the following analysis codes: NX FEMAP, PATRAN, Nastran, ANSYS, ABAQUS
Proficiency in FEM modeling techniques such as boundary conditions, mid-surfacing, element types, structural idealization, bolted connections, contact, verification methods, etc
Proficient in structural analysis of aerospace system and components, including linear and nonlinear static analysis, stability analysis, Sine and random vibration analysis, shock and impact analysis
Knowledge and experience with the design and development of spacecraft, spacesuits, aircraft, military, or other relevant vehicles, systems, subsystems, assemblies, and/or components
Knowledge and experience in the engineering product development lifecycle, ranging from requirements development through design, manufacture, test, and operations
Skills in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)
Ability to effectively communicate in both written and spoken form
Ability to establish and maintain effective, positive work relationships; have creativity, flexibility and resourcefulness; have discriminating judgment, tact and sense of humor
Ability to evaluate Junior Engineer's designs and concepts and provide expert advice that will enhance the resulting designs and to train junior engineers in their duties
Analysis of structural stability (local buckling phenomenon, global buckling, crippling) by classical hand calculation and FEM
Bolted joint hand calculations (bolt preload, joint stiffness, shear-tension interaction, insert pull-out, etc.) per NASA-STD-5020
Support internal/external design reviews, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), preliminary/critical design reviews (PDR/CDR)
Qualification
Required
Independently and/or collaboratively formulate and perform static structural, fatigue and fracture analysis of aerospace components, assemblies, and systems
Support generation of static, dynamic, and fatigue test plans and procedures, special test equipment, and sensor placement
Perform data analysis and model correlation
Work with design engineers to help drive weight optimized, structural sufficient parts
Generate formal documentation such as technical memorandums, analysis reports, design and development books, or product manuals
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced interdisciplinary environment with changing needs and requirements
Derivation of vehicle load paths and reaction loads using free body diagrams
Familiarity with classical aerospace sizing methods (ex: Bruhn, Niu, Roark)
Knowledge of, and skills in the use of 1st principals to perform 1st order static structural analysis by hand
Demonstrated proficiency with one or more of the following analysis codes: NX FEMAP, PATRAN, Nastran, ANSYS, ABAQUS
Proficiency in FEM modeling techniques such as boundary conditions, mid-surfacing, element types, structural idealization, bolted connections, contact, verification methods, etc
Proficient in structural analysis of aerospace system and components, including linear and nonlinear static analysis, stability analysis, Sine and random vibration analysis, shock and impact analysis
Knowledge and experience with the design and development of spacecraft, spacesuits, aircraft, military, or other relevant vehicles, systems, subsystems, assemblies, and/or components
Knowledge and experience in the engineering product development lifecycle, ranging from requirements development through design, manufacture, test, and operations
Skills in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)
Ability to effectively communicate in both written and spoken form
Ability to establish and maintain effective, positive work relationships; have creativity, flexibility and resourcefulness; have discriminating judgment, tact and sense of humor
Ability to evaluate Junior Engineer's designs and concepts and provide expert advice that will enhance the resulting designs and to train junior engineers in their duties
Analysis of structural stability (local buckling phenomenon, global buckling, crippling) by classical hand calculation and FEM
Bolted joint hand calculations (bolt preload, joint stiffness, shear-tension interaction, insert pull-out, etc.) per NASA-STD-5020
Support internal/external design reviews, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), preliminary/critical design reviews (PDR/CDR)
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Bio-mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent field and 5-8 years
Master's degree in Mechanical, Bio-mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent field and 4-6 years
PhD degree in Mechanical, Bio-mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent field and 0-2 years
US Citizen or US permanent resident
Preferred
Experience in one of the following discipline areas: Life Support System Design, Crew Systems Design, Crew Cabin Design, Mechanical Design, or Mechanical Analysis
Excellent understanding of fatigue and fracture mechanics principles, working knowledge of fatigue/fracture (AFGRO/NASGRO), spectra development, NDE methods, fail safe vs. safe life, NASA-STD-5019
Expertise in modeling and simulation of electronics components and associated failure
Expertise with analysis of welded joints
Expertise with mechanisms including bearings, valves, motors, rotating joints, gears
Experience in direct SolidWorks CAD manipulation for analysis model and team collaboration purposes
Company
Paragon Space Development Corporation
Paragon has developed in-house world class engineering services related to Life Support and Thermal Control in Extreme Environments
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.6MKey Investors
NASA
2018-08-11Grant· $1.6M
Leadership Team
Mark Greeley
President | Chief Executive Officer
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