Senior Structural Analyst - FEA, Seismic & Systems

RiseMe; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical, dental, and

vision insurance

401k match

Paid time off

9/80 or 4/10 flex schedule

Job summary

Acutronic is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer Structural Analyst to develop and optimize structural models for components and systems, ensuring performance while controlling material costs. The role emphasizes collaboration with design engineers and project managers to meet project specifications.

The candidate will lead analyses, validate simulations with real-world data, and prepare comprehensive reports for stakeholders in a dynamic aerospace-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Master’s degree or higher is preferred.
• At least seven years of experience in related field is required.
• Extensive experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using ANSYS Workbench and APDL.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural analysis using FEA to assess design viability.
• Perform load calculations including static, dynamic, seismic, wind, and thermal loads.
• Interpret and apply Military Specifications and material standards for compliance.
• Develop and optimize structural models to meet project specifications.
• Collaborate with design engineers and project managers to integrate structural considerations.
• Prepare detailed reports, documentation, and presentations for stakeholders.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

ANSYS Workbench

APDL

Structural dynamics

MATLAB

MathCAD

Signal processing

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

APDL

MATLAB

Job description

Acutronic is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer Structural Analyst to develop and optimize structural models for components and systems, ensuring performance while controlling material costs. The role emphasizes collaboration with design engineers and project managers to meet project specifications.

The candidate will lead analyses, validate simulations with real-world data, and prepare comprehensive reports for stakeholders in a dynamic aerospace-focused environment.