Senior Structural Analyst (Remote U.S.)

CareerPaths NW, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 136,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote US-based

Job summary

CareerPaths NW, LLC seeks a Senior Structural Analyst to lead structural design, analysis, and verification for mission-critical components and assemblies. You will apply advanced FEM techniques, mentor junior engineers, and provide technical oversight on major design projects.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or Physics with 10+ years in structural analysis in aerospace, automotive, or advanced manufacturing, along with strong communication and documentation skills.

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.

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.

Skills

FEM analysis

Structural analysis

Project management

Mentoring

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Physics

Tools

Simcenter Femap

NASTRAN

Job description

Location: United States

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.

Compensation & Details

• Remote: Yes U.S.-based
• Travel: None
• Salary Range: $136,000 $165,000 DOE
• Duration: 10 - 12 months