Lead Propulsion & Fluid Systems Stress Analyst

Firefly Aerospace; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Austin, Texas, seeks Lead Stress Analyst for Propulsion & Fluid Systems. You will own structural analyses from design through qualification and flight, defining methods, validating models, and guiding materials allowables.

You will lead static, thermal, dynamic, and durability analyses using Ansys/Nastran and hand calculations, mentor teammates, and collaborate across design, materials, manufacturing, and test to deliver robust, weight-efficient hardware.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of structural/stress analysis experience in aerospace hardware.
• Proficiency with finite element analysis (ANYSYS/NASTRAN) and hand calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lead stress analysis of propulsion and fluid system hardware.
• Perform static, thermal, dynamic, and durability analyses.
• Develop interface loads and test requirements for qualification campaigns.
• Collaborate with design, materials, manufacturing, and test teams.
• Produce clear analysis reports and mentor engineers.

Skills

Finite element analysis

Hand calculations

Structural mechanics

Thermal analysis

Education

B.S. in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

NASTRAN

NASGRO

AFGROW

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in Austin, Texas, seeks Lead Stress Analyst for Propulsion & Fluid Systems. You will own structural analyses from design through qualification and flight, defining methods, validating models, and guiding materials allowables.

You will lead static, thermal, dynamic, and durability analyses using Ansys/Nastran and hand calculations, mentor teammates, and collaborate across design, materials, manufacturing, and test to deliver robust, weight-efficient hardware.