Space Launch Systems (SLS) Stress Analyst Engineer (ES4)
- US citizenship
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This posting does not state its pay. Open mechanical engineer jobs in Alabama post a median of $149k a year, the middle half $133k–$164k, across 14 jobs that state their pay.
About the job
## Join Our Journey At Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) your growth is our priority! That’s why we offer an array of exciting opportunities for your career development.
From the transformative Team Lead Academy to education reimbursement, personalized mentoring, and engaging company-sponsored networking events, you have the power to shape your professional journey in a way that aligns with your aspirations. ## Find Your Community At the heart of our thriving business are the incredible people who make it all possible.
We celebrate a vibrant array of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Here, we foster an environment where everyone - employees, clients, and partners alike - are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. ## Prioritize Your Well-Being Our extensive benefits package is designed with your health in mind. Enjoy wellness programs, paid holidays, generous time off, employee perks, and so much more.
We’re here to help you achieve a harmonious balance in your life - both at work and at home. ## Together, We Soar Our dynamic team consists of 10 companies united in a single mission: to venture from Moon to Mars and beyond. Join us on this extraordinary adventure! ## This position has been aligned with Aerodyne Industries.
To learn more, click Aerodyne The Structural Analyst will perform structural strength analysis for non-flight hardware.
This work is in support of the Space Launch System (SLS) program as well as other new and existing programs at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). ## Job duties include - Development of formal stress analysis packages for ground support and special test equipment using strength of materials and finite element-based methods. - Interfacing with design engineers to provide inputs to preliminary designs - Development and delivery of reports and presentations to management - Collaboration with outside vendors and personnel from other NASA centers in the development of structural hardware ## Qualifications A degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering or other Engineering field from an ABET accredited institution is required. - Ph.D. with some experience - MS with at least 3 years of experience, or - BS with at least 8+ years of experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Proficiency in one or more of the major commercial finite element codes (e.g., FEMAP, PATRAN, NASTRAN, ABAQUS, or ANSYS). Experience in the application of finite element methods and the assessment of failure mechanisms such as rupture, yield, buckling, and fatigue.
Experience in analysis of joints containing mechanical fasteners or welds. ## Work Environment Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (5%).
Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%). ## Physical Requirements Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%).
Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%). ## Equipment and Machines Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%). ## Attendance Normal workday 7:30-4:30, Monday thru Friday.
Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity, and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required. ## Other Essential Functions The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%).
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others. Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required. #ESSCA #ASED #Amentum ## Compensation Details ES4 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued.
Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. ## Benefits Overview Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities.
Offerings include: - Health, dental, and vision insurance - Paid time off and holidays - Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) - Educational reimbursement - Parental leave - Employee stock purchase plan - Tax-saving options - Disability and life insurance - Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.
Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. ## Original Posting 11/02/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting.
This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .
From Amentum's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Amentum's space work: technicians and engineers at NASA's Kennedy Space Center launch site, at Houston and in Huntsville.
Pay on its listings: 40.8% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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