Stress Analysis Engineer - 100% ONSITE

Description:
Stress Analyst to support the design, development, and certification of its fly-by-wire, safety-critical aircraft systems. This role is responsible for performing detailed structural analysis on primary and secondary aircraft structures to ensure compliance with performance, durability, and airworthiness requirements. The ideal candidate is hands-on, technically rigorous, and comfortable working in a fast-paced aerospace startup environment where analysis directly informs design decisions.

This is a full-time onsite opportunity based out of El Segundo, CA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform static, fatigue, and damage tolerance analysis of aircraft structures including metallic and composite components
Conduct classical hand calculations to assess stress, strain, margins of safety, and structural integrity
Develop and validate finite element models (FEM) to assess stress, strain, margins of safety, and structural integrity
Generate structural substantiation to support FAA certification activities (Part 23 / Part 27 / Special Conditions)
Collaborate closely with design engineering, manufacturing, and flight test teams
Support trade studies to optimize weight, strength, and manufacturability
Evaluate test results and correlate analytical predictions with ground and flight test data
Author and review stress reports, certification documents, and compliance findings
Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for structural issues identified during testing or operations
Ensure analyses comply with Skyryse safety standards and aerospace best practices
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in aircraft structural analysis (commercial, defense, or advanced air mobility)
Strong background in aircraft stress analysis principles
Proficiency with FEA tools such as:
NASTRAN / Patran / FEMAP / ANSYS (or equivalent)
Experience with metallic and composite structures
Familiarity with FAA certification requirements and structural compliance processes
Ability to clearly document and communicate technical findings
U.S. work authorization (export-controlled environment)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
Experience supporting Part 23 certification or military airworthiness
Knowledge of loads development and aeroelastic considerations
Experience working in startup or rapid-development aerospace programs
Exposure to fly-by-wire or safety-critical systems
Prior collaboration with DERs or certification authorities


The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE) 
 
Job Number: JPC 14272
Job Location: El Segundo, CA
Rate: $70-$80/Hr.
Per Diem: Yes
Overtime: Possible
Duration: 6-12 Months
Start Date: ASAP
Input Date: 12/18/2025
Firm Name: STRUCTURES COMPANY LLC
Attention: Debbie Aubert
Address: P O BOX 2278
City, State: SEAL BEACH, CA 90740
Phone: 714/823-3000
Email: Debbieaubert@thestructurescompany.com
Website: www.thestructurescompany.com
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