Analyst - Structural

Job Title: Analyst - Structural

Location: Kent, Washington (On-Site)

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced professional to perform critical strength assessments and analysis of aerospace tooling and ground support equipment within a high-caliber engineering team. Our team values technical expertise, analytical rigor, and the ability to guide cross-functional projects from concept through execution.

Responsibilities

• Perform classical analysis and finite element analysis (FEA) for tooling and ground support equipment, ensuring integrity and compliance with specifications.
• Document and review stress analyses to facilitate the release of engineering drawings and related technical documentation.
• Mentor tooling designers regarding best practices in stress, stability, and fracture analysis to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide technical guidance on design concepts, risk, cost, and performance trade-offs, supporting cross-functional teams through all project phases.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with at least 8 years of experience analyzing ground support equipment or tooling in aerospace, automotive, or a similar industry.
• Proven experience creating and validating finite element models (FEMs) using Ansys or NX Simulation with Nastran, including FEA using 1D, 2D, and 3D elements.
• Extensive experience analyzing steel and aluminum tooling, including machining fixtures and weldments using both hand calculations and computational methods.
• Proficiency with bolted and welded joint hand calculations and strong familiarity with relevant structural codes such as AISC-360, ASME B30 & 31, and ASME BTH-1.

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