Senior Structural Analyst

Archer

full-time

Posted on: 9/7/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • California

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💰 $115,200 - $144,000 per year

Senior

Assembly

About the role

Lead the development of major structural airframe assemblies from preliminary design through certification, and manufacturing ramp up
Apply in depth understanding of load paths, design best practices, and hand calcs to design robust structural configurations
Provide technical guidance on design concepts (risk vs. cost vs. performance)
Demonstrate structural integrity of static strength, stiffness, stability, fatigue, durability, damage tolerance, and other requirements through hand calculations and finite element methods supported by test
Preparation and publication of stress analysis documentation
Support design reviews and release of parts
Support component and assembly tests, including definition, planning, requirements, and report writing
Conduct analysis in support of MRB
Review and approve design dispositions and analysis substantiations upon request throughout the product lifecycle
Assist design, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain groups with process improvement opportunities and root cause analyses
Collaborate with suppliers and engineers from loads, design, M&P, structural test and certification throughout the entire product development process from prototype to high-rate production

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or related) with 4+ years related to structural analysis or relevant disciplines
Relevant graduate degrees may account for post Bachelor’s experience
In-depth understanding of loading scenarios, free body diagrams, behavior of aircraft components and mechanics of composite materials
Advanced proficiency in hand calculations and finite element analysis of composite structures and metallic structures
Ability to generate and review detailed analysis reports and aircraft type certification documents
Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in written and visual form
Attention to detail, strong organization, and time management skills
Self-starter, team player, and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment
Experience with the manufacturing of composite parts or mechanical systems (bonus)
Programming, scripting, or engineering automation experience (bonus)
Proficiency with NX or other CAD software (bonus)
Expert knowledge of Femap/Nastran (bonus)
Experience with method validation process based on test data (bonus)
Hands on experience working within aircraft certification program (bonus)
Excellent understanding of FAR Part 23/27 regulations (bonus)
Experience with MRB (bonus)
Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position