Senior Mechanical Analyst - Aircraft Certification

CSG Talent; California (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CSG Talent is seeking a Staff/Senior Staff Mechanical Analyst in Los Angeles to drive structural analysis of prototype and certification-conforming systems for an aviation leader focused on sustainable, low-emission flight tech.

The role emphasizes hand calculations as the primary verification method, plus static/dynamic FEA and cross-functional collaboration to align models with evolving design inputs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in aircraft structural analysis and validation.
• Expert knowledge of aircraft structural analysis methods including hand calculations, CAD and FEA.
• Advanced understanding of drafting standards (ANSI Y14.5).
• Familiarity with metallic and composite aircraft materials and MMPDS guidelines.
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations for structural airworthiness.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis on primary and secondary aircraft components, including engine mounts, cowlings, fairings, ducts, and aeroshells.
• Use hand calculations as the primary verification step for all structural analyses.
• Develop and run static and dynamic finite element models (NASTRAN or equivalent) for components and major assemblies.
• Conduct structural loads, vibration, and crashworthiness analyses on flight-critical hardware.
• Produce analysis and write substantiation reports suitable for submittal to the FAA or DERs.
• Create and refine standardized stress analysis templates to streamline future certification workflows.
• Collaborate with systems, propulsion, and integration engineering teams to align structural models with evolving design inputs.

Skills

Structural analysis

Hand calculations

FAA regulations

Reports writing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NASTRAN

CAD

Job description

CSG Talent is seeking a Staff/Senior Staff Mechanical Analyst in Los Angeles to drive structural analysis of prototype and certification-conforming systems for an aviation leader focused on sustainable, low-emission flight tech.

The role emphasizes hand calculations as the primary verification method, plus static/dynamic FEA and cross-functional collaboration to align models with evolving design inputs.