Senior Mechanical Analyst, Aircraft Structural

Combined Selection Group Ltd; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Combined Selection Group Ltd in LA, CA is seeking a Staff or Senior Staff Mechanical Analyst to lead structural analysis of prototype and certification-conforming systems.

You will perform hand and finite element analyses, collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, and prepare substantiation reports for FAA or DERs as part of certification work. This is an on-site role supporting advanced aerospace projects in California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in aircraft structural analysis and validation.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, NASTRAN FEA, and standard productivity tools.

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

SolidWorks

NASTRAN

FEA

Aircraft analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NASTRAN FEA

Altair

Job description

Combined Selection Group Ltd in LA, CA is seeking a Staff or Senior Staff Mechanical Analyst to lead structural analysis of prototype and certification-conforming systems.

You will perform hand and finite element analyses, collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, and prepare substantiation reports for FAA or DERs as part of certification work. This is an on-site role supporting advanced aerospace projects in California.