Aerospace Structural Stress Analyst — Design & Simulation Lead

Insight Global; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Costa Mesa, CA seeks an experienced aerospace structures engineer to develop primary and secondary aircraft components from concept through prototype. You will perform detailed FEM analyses, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure manufacturability and cost targets. 5+ years in aerospace structures and active security clearance eligibility are required.

Join a multidisciplinary environment focused on schedule, cost, and technical excellence across multiple programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace structures design, analysis, or related roles.
• Proficiency in CAD software and experience with engineering data analysis.
• Proven expertise in structural modeling and simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of material properties, stress analysis, fatigue assessment, load paths, design practices, and hand calculations.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Utilize first principle methods and design tools to develop new aircraft products
• Own development of primary and secondary aircraft structural parts and assemblies (metallic and composite) from preliminary design through prototype manufacturing
• Perform complex modeling and finite element analysis at the detailed component level, major assembly level, and aircraft level (analysis simulations to include strength, buckling, damage tolerance, and delamination)
• Apply design for manufacturing concepts to create solutions that are cost effective and easy to manufacture at rate
• Conduct trade studies and perform design and analysis research of complex engineering concepts to determine an optimal solution for weight, performance, manufacturability, cost, and/or schedule
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment to solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on schedule and cost objectives
• Coordinate work with mechanical systems, systems integration, aerodynamics, manufacturing, project engineering, and other team members
• Onsite engineering support at manufacturing and integration sites

Skills

Aerospace design

FEM analysis

CAD software

Materials & fatigue

Security clearance

Autonomy

Education

Bachelors degree

Tools

ANSYS

NASTRAN

Siemens NX

Job description

Insight Global in Costa Mesa, CA seeks an experienced aerospace structures engineer to develop primary and secondary aircraft components from concept through prototype. You will perform detailed FEM analyses, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure manufacturability and cost targets. 5+ years in aerospace structures and active security clearance eligibility are required.

Join a multidisciplinary environment focused on schedule, cost, and technical excellence across multiple programs.