Aerospace Structural Engineer — FEM & Stress Analysis

Mach Industries; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Mach Industries seeks a Structural Engineer to drive design and stress analysis for next‑generation aerospace and defense platforms. You will develop structural layouts, FEM models, load paths, and trade studies while collaborating across propulsion, flight sciences, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams.

The role emphasizes analysis of metallic and composite structures, adherence to ITAR, and participation in design reviews, with compensation reflecting market rates for engineers in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2–5+ years in aerospace structural design and stress analysis.
• Experience with FEM modeling and structural analysis tools for aerospace applications.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics, stress analysis, load paths, and material behavior.
• Experience supporting aerospace conceptual or preliminary design efforts.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural layouts and aeromechanical architectures for advanced aerospace and defense platforms.
• Perform structural and mechanical analysis including load path development, stress analysis, vibration assessments, and structural sizing.
• Build and analyze FEM models including mesh generation, boundary conditions, load cases, and design trade studies.
• Support integration of aerodynamic, propulsion, and structural systems to ensure performance and structural integrity.
• Evaluate metallic and composite structures under static, dynamic, and thermal loading environments.
• Perform trade studies focused on stiffness, strength, mass optimization, manufacturability, and system integration.
• Collaborate closely with propulsion, flight sciences, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams throughout vehicle development.
• Participate in technical design reviews and communicate structural risks, margins, and performance assessments.

Skills

FEM modeling

Stress analysis

Aerospace structural design

Load path development

Trade studies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEMAP

NASTRAN

Job description

Mach Industries seeks a Structural Engineer to drive design and stress analysis for next‑generation aerospace and defense platforms. You will develop structural layouts, FEM models, load paths, and trade studies while collaborating across propulsion, flight sciences, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams.

The role emphasizes analysis of metallic and composite structures, adherence to ITAR, and participation in design reviews, with compensation reflecting market rates for engineers in the