Sr. Stress Analyst

Insight Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Houston seeks a Senior Stress Analyst to lead structural analysis of carbon fiber and metallic aerospace structures. You will own stress analysis activities, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with design and manufacturing to deliver robust structural solutions.

The role requires advanced FEA expertise (FEMAP/NASTRAN), experience with carbon fiber composites, and Creo CAD. Strong scripting for analysis and a track record of leading small teams are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant structural/stress analysis experience.
• Advanced expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Experience analyzing composite structures: carbon fiber parts, carbon fiber tubes, bonded joints, sandwich panels.
• Experience leading a small engineering team or mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Own stress analysis activities for carbon fiber and metallic aerospace structures.
• Present engineering solutions to design and manufacturing teams.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Support development and manufacturing of structural products.

Skills

FEA

Structural analysis

Leadership

Microsoft Office

API scripting

Bolted joints analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

FEMAP/NASTRAN

Creo

API scripting

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Senior Stress Analyst to support the structural analysis and development of carbon fiber and metallic aerospace structures. This individual will own stress analysis activities for complex components and assemblies, provide technical guidance to junior engineers, and partner with design and manufacturing teams to develop structurally sound solutions. The Senior Stress Analyst will perform structural analysis of carbon fiber panels, joints, assemblies, and metallic secondary structures. They will own stress analysis activities, present engineering solutions, and support the development and manufacturing of structural products.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant structural/stress analysis experience for Senior-level consideration.
• Advanced expertise in Finite Element Analysis.
• Significant experience analyzing composite structures, including:
  • Carbon fiber parts and assemblies
  • Carbon fiber tubes
  • Bonded composite joints
  • Sandwich panel structures
• Experience leading a small engineering team or providing long-term technical mentorship to junior engineers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Advanced experience with FEMAP/NASTRAN, including advanced analysis techniques.
• Experience developing or writing API scripts to support analysis activities.
• Strong knowledge of closed-form stress analysis, particularly for bolted joints and preliminary structural sizing.
• Experience using 3D CAD software, preferably Creo, to perform basic design trades and support design engineers.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].