Stress Analyst

Soho Square Solutions; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Soho Square Solutions is seeking a Stress and Lifing Analyst to support reliability and safety of products through service life. You will perform structural analysis on static components, applying advanced techniques to meet safety and durability standards.

The role involves mentoring junior analysts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to process improvements in a dynamic, global engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2+ years of experience or higher degree in Engineering.
• U.S. Person eligibility required.
• 5+ years ANSYS experience (Workbench + APDL) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical integrity, stress, and lifing assessments using finite element analysis and other numerical modeling techniques.
• Identify root causes and develop solutions through detailed analysis.
• Participate in peer reviews of analysis projects and share knowledge within the team.
• Communicate analysis results and recommendations to customers and cross-functional teams in reports and presentations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in tools, processes, and methods.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Mechanical integrity

Lifing assessments

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Physics (STEM)

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

ANSYS APDL

Finite element software

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Stress and Lifing Analyst to join our team, where you will play a key role in supporting the reliability and safety of our products throughout their service life. You will be responsible for performing structural analysis on a range of static components, including casings, bearing supports, frames, and mounts.

These components are essential to the integrity of the aircraft and are subjected to a variety of complex loading conditions, such as thermal, pressure, and mechanical loads. You will apply advanced analysis techniques to ensure these parts meet stringent safety and durability requirements. In this role, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to process improvements, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide guidance to junior analysts as you continue to develop your own expertise. This position offers a dynamic environment where you can further your technical skills, make a tangible impact on product performance, and be part of a global engineering community dedicated to excellence and innovation.

What you will be doing

• Perform mechanical integrity, stress, and lifing assessments using finite element analysis and other numerical modeling techniques.
• Contribute to problem-solving activities by identifying root causes and developing effective solutions through detailed analysis.
• Participate in peer reviews of analysis projects, helping to maintain technical quality and sharing knowledge within the team.
• Communicate analysis results and recommendations to customers and cross-functional teams, both in written reports and presentations.
• Engage with the wider engineering community to share knowledge, learn best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in tools, processes, and methods.

Who we’re looking for:

We put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviors that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2+ years of experience, OR
• Master's degree in Engineering, OR
• PhD in Engineering
• In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Person

Preferred Requirements:

• 3+ years ANSYS Workbench experience required. ANSYS APDL experience in addition to Workbench is preferred.
• Must have 5 or more years of hands‑on experience in conducting mechanical integrity, stress and lifing assessments using finite element analysis and other numerical models
• Ability to apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking on a range of technical problems and make balanced decisions across technical and business parameters
• Knowledge and experience of product integrity / liability and certification frameworks
• Membership of a relevant professional body appropriate to region
• Good communication and presentation skills at all levels of the organization

Hard Requirements:

• 5+ years’ Ansys experience
• Dynamics
• Bachelors in Engineering or Physics (STEM)

Preferred Skill:

• Experience in strain gauge placement or blade tip timing