Structural Analysis Engineer

GS Worldwide is actively seeking an experienced Structural Analysis Engineer to join our team in Palmdale, CA. The selected candidate will perform advanced structural analysis on airframe primary and secondary structures, using computational tools and methods to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance with program requirements. This is a hands-on technical role working with cutting-edge aerospace designs.

Key Responsibilities

Perform stress analysis of airframe primary and secondary structures, subsystems, and installations

Conduct hand calculations and Excel-based structural analysis to validate designs

Use NASTRAN and PATRAN or HyperMesh for structural mechanics simulation

Establish and interpret structural specifications and requirements for new designs

Work with CATIA V5 to interpret and apply detail, assembly, and installation drawings and models

Collaborate with cross-functional teams in design, testing, and manufacturing

Document and communicate analysis results, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards

Required Qualifications

Level 4 experience required in the following areas:

Airframe primary structure layout and sizing

Hand/Excel-based analysis of aerospace structures

NASTRAN and PATRAN or HyperMesh

CATIA V5

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering (or equivalent experience)

Familiarity with UNIX/LINUX operating systems

Ability to interpret detailed aerospace drawings and 3D models

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Altair HyperMesh as a pre-processor and TMP Vision for post-processing

Familiarity with Slim, Vision, IDAT, and CATIA 3DX

Background in fatigue and damage tolerance analysis

Experience with composite structure stress analysis

Job ID: 19106

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