Principal Structural Analyst - Aerospace & Defense

Torrance, CAfull timeOn Site

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senior

$135k–$185k

H1B: no

Divergent Structural Analysis Engineer to develop and optimize finite element models for aerospace and automotive structures using advanced CAE methodologies. Provide technical leadership and collaborate across engineering disciplines throughout product development.

Responsibilities

Structural Analysis
Develop, analyze, validate, and optimize finite element models for structural components, assemblies, and complete vehicle or aerospace systems using advanced CAE methodologies.
Perform linear and nonlinear structural analyses including crash, durability, fatigue, vibration, stiffness, thermal, and multi-physics simulations.
Validate simulation results using engineering hand calculations, physical testing, and correlation activities.
Develop engineering recommendations balancing structural performance, manufacturability, cost, weight, production efficiency, and certification requirements.
Apply advanced material modeling techniques for metals, composites, adhesives, and emerging manufacturing technologies.
Product Development
Partner with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Test Engineering, and Product Engineering to develop manufacturable structural solutions.
Support structural design throughout concept development, detailed design, prototype builds, testing, validation, and production launch.
Drive design improvements, cost reduction initiatives, manufacturability enhancements, and product optimization activities.
Technical Leadership
Present technical findings and engineering recommendations to cross-functional teams, engineering leadership, customers, and external partners as appropriate.

Qualification

5+ years (E05)Expert experience with AbaqusExperience supporting DoDWork Environment

Required

Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to U.S. export controls.
BS or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
5+ years (E05), 8+ years (E06), or 12+ years (E07) of structural analysis experience in aerospace, automotive, or related industries.
Expert experience with Abaqus, LS-Dyna, Nastran, OptiStruct, or equivalent CAE software.
Experience performing nonlinear structural analysis including crash, durability, dynamic, thermal, vibration, or multi-physics simulations.
Strong understanding of solid mechanics and structural behavior of metals, composites, adhesives, and advanced materials.
Experience validating analytical results using engineering calculations and physical testing.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines.

Preferred

Experience with aerospace structural certification and MIL-STDs.
Experience supporting DoD, FAA, or other regulatory certification activities.
Experience developing new simulation methodologies or advanced CAE workflows.
Experience leading structural analysis for complete vehicle or aerospace programs.
Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
Experience presenting technical recommendations to executive leadership or external customers.
Work Environment
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.