Propulsion Structural Analyst for Next-Gen Engines

EVONA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible PTO

Equity participation

Job summary

EVONA is seeking an Engine Structures Analyst to support development and validation of an advanced gas turbine engine. You will perform structural and life assessments on rotating and static components, collaborating across design, aerodynamics, thermal, manufacturing, and test teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of structural analysis experience, strong FEA knowledge (ANSYS, NASTRAN), and familiarity with fatigue assessment methods. Relocation and equity opportunities may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
• Approximately 5+ years of structural analysis experience.
• Experience performing stress and life assessments on rotating machinery or complex mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of fatigue analysis including HCF, LCF, thermo-mechanical fatigue, vibration, and dynamic loading.
• Experience with FEA tools such as ANSYS Mechanical, NASTRAN, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural and life assessments of rotating and static gas turbine components using analytical methods and finite element analysis (FEA)
• Evaluate fatigue, vibration, durability, and structural integrity across engine hardware
• Support development of multidisciplinary analysis workflows and engineering toolchains
• Work closely with mechanical design, aerodynamics, thermal, manufacturing, and test teams to optimise structural performance
• Contribute to engine integration, prototype builds, testing, and design validation
• Help improve engineering processes, analysis methods, and automation tools

Skills

Structural analysis

Fatigue analysis

Rotating machinery experience

Python scripting

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical

NASTRAN

LS-DYNA

Job description

EVONA is seeking an Engine Structures Analyst to support development and validation of an advanced gas turbine engine. You will perform structural and life assessments on rotating and static components, collaborating across design, aerodynamics, thermal, manufacturing, and test teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of structural analysis experience, strong FEA knowledge (ANSYS, NASTRAN), and familiarity with fatigue assessment methods. Relocation and equity opportunities may be available.