Structural Analysis Manager

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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