Senior Structural Analysis Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Senior Structural Analysis Engineer (Aerospace): Developing and optimizing FE models for electric propulsion engine assemblies with an accent on linear static and nonlinear structural analysis. Focus on ensuring structural integrity, managing load cases in Nastran, and implementing design changes for sustainable air mobility.

Location: Remote (USA). hirify.global is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Salary: $100,000 - $160,000

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace company building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to advance sustainable air mobility.

What you will do

• Build and update FE models of electric propulsion engine assemblies using ANSA.
• Perform linear static analyses in Nastran for limit and ultimate load cases and flag anomalies.
• Support nonlinear analysis tasks in Ansys under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Post-process results in Meta, generating plots and summary tables for review.
• Maintain strict traceability between analysis inputs, such as loads and geometry, and outputs.
• Collaborate with design and loads teams to incorporate updated boundary conditions into models.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or a related Engineering field.
• 2–4 years of FEA experience on structural assemblies, including meshing in ANSA.
• Working knowledge of Nastran for linear static analysis.
• Familiarity with results post-processing in Meta, FEMAP, or equivalent tools.
• Basic understanding of structural mechanics (stress, strain, load paths, bolted joint behavior).
• Must be authorized to work in the US (no visa sponsorship available).

Nice to have

• Exposure to rotating machinery, powertrain, or electromechanical structural analysis.
• Familiarity with Ansys for nonlinear structural problems.
• Experience with Python or MATLAB scripting for FEA pre/post-processing.
• Knowledge of composite or metallic aerospace structural analysis methods.
• Familiarity with FAA certification requirements for Part 23 or Part 27 aircraft.

Culture & Benefits

• Pay-for-performance culture that rewards contributions to the company's business strategy.
• Dedicated commitment to cultivating an equitable and inclusive workplace.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge eVTOL technology for sustainable aviation.