Senior Stress Analyst - Structural FEA & Multiphysics

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a Senior Stress Analyst to perform structural and dynamic analyses, using finite element models and simulations to deliver high-performance structures for defense programs. You will join a multidisciplinary team and contribute to complex engineering challenges.

The role requires 8–12 years of relevant experience with a related degree, proficiency with FEMAP/NX NASTRAN, PATRAN/MSC NASTRAN, ANSYS or Abaqus, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• 8–12 years of relevant industry experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 6–10 years with a master’s degree.
• Experience with commercial FEA tools such as FEMAP, NX NASTRAN, PATRAN, MSC NASTRAN, ANSYS or Abaqus.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary engineering environment.
• U.S. citizenship and Final Secret clearance eligibility.
• Residence in or willingness to relocate to Huntsville, AL area.

Responsibilities

• Apply analytical methods, FE models, simulations to develop analyses and correlate results.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to deliver high-performance structures on schedule.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

Teamwork

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

FEMAP/NX NASTRAN

PATRAN/MSC NASTRAN

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

Leidos Defense Systems in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a Senior Stress Analyst to perform structural and dynamic analyses, using finite element models and simulations to deliver high-performance structures for defense programs. You will join a multidisciplinary team and contribute to complex engineering challenges.

The role requires 8–12 years of relevant experience with a related degree, proficiency with FEMAP/NX NASTRAN, PATRAN/MSC NASTRAN, ANSYS or Abaqus, and strong communication skills.