Structural Analysis Engineer
Core
Develop, integrate, and validate advanced structural architectures and composite aerospace components using analytical methods and computational simulations.
Role type
Senior IC structural analysis engineer (composites & aerospace)
Builds
Structural requirements, finite element models, test plans, and validated aerospace components for commercial/military aircraft, rotorcraft, and space vehicles.
Domain
Aerospace engineering, composite materials, structural mechanics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Finite Element Modeling (FEM), aerospace stress analysis, structural analysis of composites, fatigue and fracture analysis, failure analysis, nonlinear finite element analysis, structural optimization, coding (VBA, Python, Matlab), test plan development, regulatory compliance documentation
Preferred skills
PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace/Material Sciences, composites design methodologies, progressive damage analysis, impact dynamics, structural design principles for aircraft primary structure, research & development in new materials
Technologies
NASTRAN, ABAQUS, Hypermesh, Optistruct, LSDYNA, VBA, Python, Matlab
Responsibilities
Develop and document structural requirements to establish system design; Guide product design and verify structural integrity using analytical methods and simulations; Develop test plans, support execution, and analyze/report results to validate components; Define and document test results for customers and regulatory agencies; Serve as investigator on complex projects; Track project cost and schedule; Support proposal development and new business acquisition
Seniority
Mid-Level (Level 3), hands-on IC