Senior Stress Analyst

Senior Stress Analyst at Leidos summary:

Lead Stress Analyst role supporting design, analysis, testing and deployment of advanced defense systems using FEA and structural dynamics methods. Requires a BS/MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 6–8+ years of stress analysis experience, proficiency in commercial FEA tools (e.g., NASTRAN, ANSYS, Abaqus), and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Position based in Huntsville, AL, requires ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance and involves analysis tasks including nonlinear FEA, dynamics, fatigue, bolted/welded joints, composites and thermal assessments.

Description

Leidos Defense Systems Sector, is seeking a talented Lead Stress Analyst to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

The Lead Stress Analyst will join a select team of engineers and technicians who are responsible for the design, manufacture, test and deployment of advanced defense systems. These systems will include, but won’t be limited to, directed microwave energy air defense systems, missile launcher platforms, small munitions, avionics and mobile power systems.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Stress Analyst will use analytical methods, finite element models/simulations, and other analysis tools to produce models, perform analysis, calculations, data reduction, and correlate test results for structures and/or structural dynamics.

The Stress Analyst will be responsible for closely collaborating with the design and manufacturing teams to produce designs that meet stringent performance, manufacturability and schedule requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university.

• Candidate must have at least a BS degree and 8+ years’ experience (or an MS degree and 6+ years) performing stress analysis experience in industry.

• Candidate must have demonstrated experience with any of the commercial finite element analysis tools (e.g. FEMAP/NX NASTRAN, PATRAN/MSC NASTRAN, ANSYS, Abaqus, etc.).

• Candidate must be able to write technical reports and present data to a multi-disciplined team.

• The position requires candidates to be capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.

• Candidate must be capable of working as part of a larger analysis team or working as the sole analyst on a project.

• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.

• Candidate must have ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference shown to candidates who have experience and/or working knowledge with:

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university.

• Advanced structural analysis techniques (Linear contact FEA, Non-linear FEA, Application of non-linear material properties to hand analysis, Integrated multi-physics analysis).

• Bolted joint and weld analysis

• Dynamics analysis (modal, response spectrum, shock, vibration)

• Fatigue analysis

• Composite materials

• Thermal analysis

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Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit .

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Keywords:

stress analyst, finite element analysis, structural dynamics, mechanical engineering, ANSYS, NASTRAN, fatigue analysis, composite materials, DoD clearance, Huntsville aerospace