JOB TITLE: Structural Analysis Manager
LOCATION:Mattaponi, VA
PAY RATE: $120K – 200K/year
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
Job Type: Contract (Full Time)
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
Leads structural analysis efforts supporting product development and sustainment programs.
Provides technical direction for stress analysis, fatigue evaluation, durability assessments, fracture mechanics, and structural validation activities.
Establishes analysis methods, standards, processes, and best practices for structural analysis.
Reviews and approves structural analyses and verification plans.
Ensures compliance with customer, industry, and regulatory requirements for structural integrity.
Partners with Design Engineering teams during concept, development, and detailed design phases.
Conducts trade studies to evaluate structural performance, weight, cost, and manufacturability.
Supports qualification, certification, and verification programs with analytical data and technical recommendations.
Oversees finite element analysis (FEA) model development, validation, and continuous improvement.
Supports root cause investigations and corrective actions related to structural performance issues.
Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of structural analysis experience.
3+ years of engineering leadership or management experience.
Extensive experience with finite element analysis (FEA) tools such as Nastran, ANSYS, Abaqus, or HyperWorks.
Experience with fatigue, fracture mechanics, durability, and structural qualification.
Experience establishing analysis methods, standards, processes, and best practices.
Experience supporting qualification, certification, and verification programs.
Experience conducting trade studies for structural performance, weight, cost, and manufacturability.
Experience in aerospace, defense, aviation, or launch systems engineering programs.
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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