Structural Engineer (Finite Element Analysis)

Location: New York, NY, USA. The position mainly supports US government projects; applicants must be US citizens able to obtain a US security clearance.

Salary: $85,000–$95,000 per year, based on working in New York.

Company

hirify.global applies engineering and scientific principles through research, mathematical modeling, software development, testing, and design to address complex risks involving structures, infrastructure, vehicles, and other critical systems.

What you will do

• Perform structural analysis and design for conventional design loads.
• Conduct nonlinear finite element analysis to assess structural vulnerability to extreme loads.
• Design engineering solutions that protect structures from extreme-load effects.
• Investigate the root causes of structural failures.
• Document design, development, and analysis through engineering drawings, reports, data visualizations, and presentations.

Requirements

• MS degree in Structural Engineering completed within the last two years; an anticipated MS degree by June 2026 is also considered.
• Knowledge of finite element analysis software and modeling techniques from academic or professional experience.
• Experience creating, running, and postprocessing FEA simulations using ABAQUS, ANSYS, LS-DYNA, or similar software.
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a US security clearance because the role supports US government projects.

Nice to have

• Experience with Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar coding languages.
• Experience with Revit and Rhino modeling software.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, intellectually challenging environment with support from peers and senior staff.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, family leave, and volunteer time.
• Tuition reimbursement, commuter transit where available, fitness reimbursement, wellness programs, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and employee resource programs.
• 401(k) retirement savings with company matching and/or qualified student loan repayments.

Hiring process

• Before submitting an application, review and confirm acceptance of hirify.global’s applicable terms of use and privacy statement.
• Reasonable accommodation requests during the application process may be directed to the talent concierge contact provided in the posting.