Senior Structural Analyst

Immediate need for a talented Senior Structural Analyst. This is a 12+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Santa Ana, CA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID:26-33249
Pay Range: $96/hour.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
Key Responsibilities:

• Own structural, mechanical, and thermal analysis for the vehicle
• Perform structural analysis: FEA, hand calculations, and buckling
• Verify structural interfaces with propulsion, buoyancy, energy, and payload systems
• Drive trade studies balancing strength, weight, corrosion, and cost
• Support prototype builds and structural test campaigns
• Contribute to design reviews (PDR, CDR) and documentation
• Travel up to 25% to test sites and manufacturing facilities

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or equivalent
• 7+ years of experience in structural design and analysis for marine, aerospace, or robotic systems
• Proficiency with analysis tools (Nastran, ANSYS, Abaqus, or equivalent)
• Experience with materials selection for corrosive or high-pressure environments
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
• Experience with submarine or pressure hull structures
• Familiarity with ABS or DNV structural design codes
• Experience with composites and weld analysis
• Experience in defense or maritime robotics

Our client is a leading defense technology Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
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