Remote Senior Structural Analyst - FEM Lead

CareerPaths NW; Lynnwood (WA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerPaths NW is seeking a Senior Structural Analyst to lead design, analysis, and verification of complex mechanical systems for aerospace and precision manufacturing projects. This role emphasizes advanced FEM techniques and strong documentation practices.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure designs meet rigorous performance and reliability standards in a remote U.S. setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in structural analysis in aerospace, automotive, or advanced manufacturing.
• Proficient in FEM tools such as Simcenter Femap and NASTRAN.
• Strong ability to manage complex projects independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required due to project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform structural analysis using FEM and analytical methods.
• Validate designs through simulation and test data correlation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to define requirements and design environments.
• Review and approve analysis documentation, drawings, and reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and support process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Structural analysis

FEM

Mentoring

Project management

Documentation

Simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

Simcenter Femap

NASTRAN

Job description

CareerPaths NW is seeking a Senior Structural Analyst to lead design, analysis, and verification of complex mechanical systems for aerospace and precision manufacturing projects. This role emphasizes advanced FEM techniques and strong documentation practices.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure designs meet rigorous performance and reliability standards in a remote U.S. setting.