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Barrios Technology is an engineering solutions partner with more than 45 years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space industry. We deliver innovative engineering, software, and technology integration services across NASA centers nationwide. Barrios prides itself on a people-focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and a healthy work–life balance.

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Stress Analyst to join the team with Barrios Technologies, a teammate company.

** We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews. **

The Junior Stress Analyst will:

• Support structural analysis tasks supporting our NASA/JSC customer in the Structures Branch
• Review and understand structural requirements on Flight Hardware, Ground Support Equipment, and Test Support
• Equipment Use stress analysis experience to perform classical hand calculations for stress analysis and determine Margins of Safety
• Create Finite element models using PATRAN, FEMAP, or more advanced solutions in MSC/MARC
• Apply loads and boundary conditions to Finite Element Models, post-process results.
• Calculate Margins of Safety for parts and assemblies
• Prepare structural analysis reports
• Collaborate with other engineers to find resolutions to technical issues
• Assess parts and Assemblies for Fracture Control per NASA-STD-5019
• Assess Fastener/Joint assemblies per NASA-STD-5020
• Be familiar with NASA-STD-5001, NASA-STD-5005, and other relevant NASA standards
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, plus two (2) years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Familiarity with desktop software applications, MS Office is required.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferences:

• Previous experience performing structural analysis on NASA spaceflight hardware
• Previous Experience using the Finite Elements Analysis Tools listed in the job description
• Previous Experience or familiarity with NASGRO

Essential Requirements 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
• Generally, an office environment but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.

 Don’t miss out on this great opportunity; for immediate consideration, apply now!

Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.

Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.