Senior Structural Analyst (Remote U.S.)

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

About the job Senior Structural Analyst (Remote U.S.)

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Analyst to support the design, development, and validation of complex mechanical systems. This is an opportunity to contribute to advanced engineering programs across cutting-edge industries from aerospace to precision manufacturing while working in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.

About the Role

As a Senior Structural Analyst, you'll lead structural design, analysis, and verification efforts for mission-critical components and assemblies. You'll apply advanced analytical and finite element modeling (FEM) techniques, mentor junior engineers, and provide technical oversight on major design projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform structural analysis using FEM and analytical methods.
• Validate designs through simulation and test data correlation.
• Partner 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in structural analysis within aerospace, automotive, or advanced manufacturing industries.
• Expertise with FEM tools such as Simcenter Femap, NASTRAN, or equivalent software.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency required due to project requirements.

Preferred

• Masters or Ph.D. in a related field.
• Experience correlating analytical models with empirical test data.
• Familiarity with thermal, vibration, and EMI/EMC design considerations.
• Leadership experience guiding engineering teams or technical projects.