[Remote] Sr. Structural Analysis Engineer - REMOTE

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Averro is a company focused on supporting the space exploration industry, and they are seeking a Sr. Structural Analysis Engineer for a remote position. The role involves performing structural, functional, and dynamic analyses to ensure the integrity and performance of mechanical systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural and functional analyses to validate system performance under operational and transient conditions
• Evaluate mechanism behavior, timing, clearances, and load paths during critical events and dynamic scenarios
• Assess performance under nominal and off-nominal operating conditions
• Analyze test fixtures, support structures, and instrumentation hardware subjected to static and dynamic loading
• Verify the capability of test equipment and associated interfaces under mechanical, fluid, and electrical operating conditions
• Support qualification and verification activities for ground systems and hardware
• Perform analyses of support structures, mechanical assemblies, and integrated systems subjected to operational, thermal, and environmental loads
• Evaluate stiffness, strength, and stability requirements to ensure structural integrity and performance
• Develop hand calculations and finite element models to support design verification and validation
• Perform static, dynamic, thermal, and load path analyses
• Document analysis results in formal reports supporting design reviews and hardware release activities
• Collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and drafting teams to optimize structural performance and support design decisions
• Support troubleshooting, failure investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, specifications, and safety requirements

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering
• Experience with stress analysis tools and methodologies
• Experience performing structural analysis using both classical hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA)
• Proficiency with industry-standard analysis tools such as ANSYS, Nastran, Abaqus, or equivalent
• Knowledge of structural analysis methods including: Static analysis, Dynamic analysis, Thermal analysis, Load path evaluation, Strength and stiffness assessments

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Sick leave as applicable by state law
• Eligible for extension/conversion
• We offer premium benefits to our contractors

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