Structural Analyst II
Core
Design, analyze, and optimize complex engine components, assemblies, and systems for combustion devices, pressurized structures, and heat exchangers to ensure structural integrity and lifecycle objectives.
Role type
Structural Analyst II (Propulsion Systems)
Builds
Reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and propulsion systems for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.
Domain
Aerospace / Propulsion Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Finite Element Analysis (FEA), hand calculations, structural mechanics, failure mode analysis, scripting (VBA, Matlab, Python, FORTRAN), analysis codes (ANSYS, Nastran, Abaqus, LS-Dyna)
Preferred skills
High-temperature material properties, fluid/thermal analysis, CAD (NX, CATIA), design for manufacturing, ASME/API/AISC/ACI codes, GD&T, Agentic AI
Technologies
ANSYS Workbench, Nastran, Abaqus, LS-Dyna, VBA, Matlab, Python, FORTRAN, NX, CATIA
Responsibilities
Lead structural analysis of combustion devices, pressurized structures, and heat exchangers; perform detailed hand calculations and FEA for strength, fatigue, and creep; evaluate bolted joints and flange separation; collaborate on trade studies to optimize design performance; document stress analysis for engineering drawings; create process automation tools for analysis; support test plan development.
Seniority
Mid-level IC (2+ years experience)