Senior Structural Analysis Engineer

ARA

. Conduct finite element analyses (FEA) of challenging dynamic structural applications that include contact, nonlinear material behavior, transient heat transfer and fracture using the explicit finite element code LS-DYNA.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $109,200 - $182,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct finite element analyses (FEA) of challenging dynamic structural applications that include contact, nonlinear material behavior, transient heat transfer and fracture using the explicit finite element code LS-DYNA.
Lead design and analysis of vehicle structures
Lead test planning and data analysis with potential for onsite test support.
Develop digital twins of complex structural tests including test response, data analysis and comparison with simulations.
Perform engineering analyses on a variety of structures projects.
Lead proposals for new research and development opportunities with government and industry clients.
Conduct face-to-face meetings and prepare technical and cost proposals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10 years of experience with finite element analysis (FEA).
Minimum 5 years of experience managing project groups
Experience with Hypermesh FEA model preprocessors, CAD software such as Solidworks and the LS-DYNA FEA solver.
Experience with solid and/or liquid rocket propulsion.
Experience with implicit structural dynamics.
Experience with Unix/Linux/Windows operating systems and computer programming languages.
Ability to obtain a security clearance, which includes US citizenship.
Demonstrated excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.
Minimum 5 years of experience developing Digital Twins for aerospace applications (desired).
Experience with computational fluid dynamics and hypersonics (desired).
Experience with mechanical testing of materials and structures (desired).

Benefits

Comp & perks

ARA offers competitive benefits that address our employees’ needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at https://www.ara.com/benefits/

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Hard Skills & Tools

finite element analysis (FEA)LS-DYNAHypermeshCAD softwaredigital twinscomputational fluid dynamicsmechanical testingimplicit structural dynamicsUnixLinux

Soft Skills

writing skillspresentation skillscommunication skillsleadershipproject management

Certifications

security clearance