JOB TITLE: Stress Analyst
LOCATION: El Segundo, CA
PAY RATE: $38-80/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type: This is a 3-month contract with renewals every three months based on performance, with potential contract-to-hire opportunities for strong performers.

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Perform static, fatigue, and damage tolerance analyses of metallic and composite aircraft structures

Conduct classical hand calculations to assess stress, strain, margins of safety, and structural integrity

Develop and validate finite element models (FEM) to evaluate structural performance and margins of safety

Generate structural substantiation to support FAA certification activities (Part 23 / Part 27 / Special Conditions)

Collaborate closely with design, 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 documentation, and compliance findings

Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for structural issues identified during testing or operations

Ensure analyses comply with internal safety standards and aerospace best practices

Requirements:

Bachelor s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

5+ years of experience in aircraft structural analysis (commercial, defense, or advanced air mobility)

Strong foundation in aircraft stress analysis principles

Proficiency with FEA tools such as NASTRAN, Patran, FEMAP, ANSYS, or equivalent

Experience with both metallic and composite structures

Familiarity with FAA structural certification and compliance processes

Strong technical documentation and communication skills

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 programs

Knowledge of loads development and aeroelastic considerations

Experience in startup or rapid-development aerospace environments

Exposure to fly-by-wire or other safety-critical systems

Prior collaboration with DERs or certification authorities

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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