WB-57 Pallet Insert Structural Engineering

This subcontract, titled WB-57 Pallet Insert Structural Engineering, involves providing specialized mechanical design and structural analysis for prime contractors supporting NASA Goddard Space Flight Center projects. The primary scope of work focuses on the development of a WB-57 aircraft pallet insert, which includes designing structural mounting plates for electronics boxes and integrating a HIWRAP Gaussian optics lens antenna in accordance with the WB-57 Experimenter’s Handbook AOD 33890 Rev C PCN 2. To ensure the integrity of the components, the contractor is responsible for performing Finite Element Analysis to verify that all structures can withstand ultimate load factors and differential pressure. The final deliverables for this engagement consist of comprehensive design documents and detailed analysis reports. The project is managed under the NASA Shared Services Center with a NAICS code of 541330.