Senior Structural Analyst
Core
Lead mechanical and thermal analysis for a maritime autonomous vehicle to ensure structural integrity under pressure, fatigue, and environmental loading while optimizing weight.
Role type
Senior IC structural analyst (marine autonomous systems)
Builds
Maritime autonomous vehicles (AUVs) and components for submarine industrial base
Domain
Defense / Marine engineering / Autonomous systems
Required skills
FEA, hand calculations, buckling analysis, trade studies, materials selection for corrosive/high-pressure environments, structural test campaign support, design review participation
Preferred skills
Submarine structures experience, ABS or DNV structural design codes familiarity
Technologies
Nastran, ANSYS, Abaqus
Responsibilities
Perform structural and thermal analysis (FEA, hand calculations, buckling); Verify structural interfaces with propulsion, buoyancy, energy, and payload systems; Drive trade studies balancing strength, weight, corrosion, and cost; Support prototype builds and structural test campaigns; Contribute to design reviews (PDR, CDR) and documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC