Senior Structural Stress & Lifing Analyst

BCforward; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a Stress and Lifing Analyst to join our team on a 12-month contract in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role focuses on structural analysis of static components under thermal, pressure, and mechanical loads using FEA.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of Ansys experience (Workbench, APDL preferred) and a background in gas turbine dynamics, with strong communication to present results to customers and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience performing mechanical integrity, stress, and lifing assessments using FEA.
• 5+ years of ANSYS experience, including Workbench; APDL preferred.
• Experience with gas turbines and dynamics.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical integrity, stress, and lifing assessments using FEA and numerical modeling techniques.
• Analyze static components including casings, bearing supports, frames, and mounts under complex loading.
• Identify root causes and develop solutions through detailed analysis.
• Participate in peer reviews to maintain technical quality and share knowledge.
• Communicate results and recommendations through reports and presentations to customers and cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of tools, processes, and methods across the engineering community.
• Mentor junior analysts and collaborate with cross-functional partners.

Skills

FEA and analytical thinking

Mechanical integrity

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics

Advanced degree in Engineering (MS/PhD)

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

ANSYS APDL

Job description

BCforward is seeking a Stress and Lifing Analyst to join our team on a 12-month contract in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role focuses on structural analysis of static components under thermal, pressure, and mechanical loads using FEA.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of Ansys experience (Workbench, APDL preferred) and a background in gas turbine dynamics, with strong communication to present results to customers and cross-functional teams.