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Job Description
Stress Analyst III
Kent, WA 98032
Posted:
06/19/2026
Employment Type:
Contract
Job Number:
31971
Job Location:
Remote
Industry:
AERO - Aerospace
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title:
Stress Analyst III
Position Description:
Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for Stress Analyst with our client in Kent, WA.
Job Responsibilities:
Umbilical Systems:
Perform analysis to validate umbilical performance, including disconnect timing, clearance, and load conditions during launch and abort scenarios.
Evaluate retraction/release mechanism behavior under dynamic conditions.
Ground Testing Equipment:
Perform structural and functional analysis to validate test fixtures, stands, and instrumentation hardware under specified loads and operating conditions.
Verify capability of test equipment supporting leak checks under defined mechanical, fluid, and electrical interface conditions.
Umbilical Mate Simulator:
Perform engineering analysis to validate launch pad structures, mechanical systems, and integrated infrastructure against operational, thermal, and launch environment loads.
Transportation & Handling Tooling:
Perform structural analysis to validate lifting fixtures, transport frames, handling rings, and associated tooling against rated loads, lift conditions, and applicable safety factors.
Evaluate load paths, rigging points, and handling procedures for safe operation.
General Responsibilities:
Develop hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) models to support design validation.
Document analysis results in formal reports supporting CN release activities and design reviews.
Coordinate with design and drafting teams to inform structural design decisions.
Ensurepliance with applicable and
NASA MSFC
engineering standards.
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering (or related field).
Demonstrated experience performing structural analysis (hand calcs and FEA) on aerospace, ground support, or mechanical systems.
Proficiency with FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, Nastran, Abaqus, or equivalent).
Knowledge of structural analysis methods including static, dynamic, thermal, and load path analysis.
Familiarity with factors of safety, rated loads, and lifting/handling standards (e.g., NASA-STD-8719, ASME BTH-1).
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Experience with launch vehicle ground systems, umbilicals, or test equipment.
Familiarity with
NASA MSFC
engineering processes and standards.
Experience supporting abort/launch scenario load case development.
Job Details:
Job Type:
Contract
Location:
Fully Remote
Pay rate: $75-$105/hr.
ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.
Benefits Package:
Protingent offerspetitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-taxmuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.
