Sr. Structural Analysis Engineer (Electric Powertrain)

Location: Remote

Salary: $100,000–$160,000 base pay per year

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, developing, manufacturing, and operating all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for sustainable air mobility.

What you will do

• Build and update finite element models of electric propulsion engine assemblies using ANSA or an equivalent pre-processor.
• Run linear static Nastran analyses for limit and ultimate load cases, validate results, and identify anomalies.
• Support nonlinear structural analysis tasks in Ansys under the direction of senior engineers.
• Post-process results in Meta, generate plots and summary tables, and prepare preliminary findings.
• Maintain traceability between loads, geometry revisions, material properties, and analysis outputs.
• Collaborate with design and loads teams and prepare sections of analysis reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or a related Engineering field.
• 2–4 years of FEA experience with structural assemblies, including meshing in ANSA or an equivalent pre-processor.
• Working knowledge of Nastran for linear static analysis.
• Experience with results post-processing in Meta, FEMAP, or an equivalent tool.
• Understanding of stress, strain, load paths, and bolted joint behavior.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and ability to incorporate technical feedback.

Nice to have

• Exposure to rotating machinery, powertrain, or electromechanical structural analysis.
• Experience with Ansys nonlinear structural analysis and Python or MATLAB scripting.
• Knowledge of composite or metallic aerospace structural analysis methods.
• Familiarity with FAA Part 23 or Part 27 certification requirements.
• Experience with PDM/PLM tools for version-controlled model management.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work arrangement.
• Pay-for-performance compensation culture.
• Technical development through hands-on work, code review, and mentorship.
• Commitment to an equitable, inclusive, and diverse workplace.
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and hiring process.