Structural Analysis Engineer

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Full Time Everett, WA, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ to $ annually

Based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, magniX is a pioneer in electric propulsion and battery technology for the aerospace industry. We’re working to revolutionize how the world connects by transforming the way aircraft are powered. magniX has been at the leading edge of electric propulsion innovation for almost 20 years, and has successfully demonstrated our technology in flight. We are now on the path to take our proven technology and innovative products to market.

Join us to be part of a passionate team that is ushering in a new era of aviation.

The Structural Analysis Engineer performs the structural analysis of our Electric Propulsion Unit components. The role involves performing thermo‑mechanical analyses (including static, fatigue, damage tolerance, vibration, dynamics) using classical hand calculations, Finite Element Methods, and other toolsets as required, in accordance with internal, customer, and regulatory requirements.

• Plan and perform structural analyses of Electric Powertrain components to optimize for weight, strength, life, or other functional requirements
• Experiment with and analyze various materials, manufacturing processes, design tolerances, and other factors in the developmental process
• Prepare and approve analysis reports and present results during project reviews
• Drive the development of technical and certification requirements for Electric Propulsion Units for aviation applications, and the definition of test program requirements for validation and compliance to applicable requirements
• Help establish clearly documented structural analysis requirements, methods, tools, and FEM techniques across the company
• Cooperate with other departments through the entire life cycle of the product

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related equivalent
• 3+ years of experience with static, fatigue, damage tolerance & FEM analysis of aerospace, turbo machinery, or spacecraft structures, preferably in a product development environment
• In‑depth understanding of loading scenarios, free body diagrams, structural behaviour of aircraft propulsion system components
• Practical experience using Finite Element Analysis, ANSYS preferred, for metallic and composite analysis – including static, dynamic, and thermal analyses.
• Experience performing damage tolerance analysis using software such as Nasgro and Darwin

• Experience with metallic and composite structural analysis using classical analysis methods
• Experience with aerospace validation and certification processes
• Sound technical knowledge of electric machine design is a plus
• Passion for advancing sustainable air transport electric propulsion solutions

Applicants must be willing and able to commute to magniX's location in Everett, Washington.

• 100% company‑paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance (for employees & dependents).
• 4 weeks paid vacation + 1‑week annual end‑of‑year shutdown, sick time, and 11 paid holidays.
• 401K retirement plan with industry‑leading 9.5% company contribution.
• Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short‑Term and Long‑Term disability insurance
• Catered lunches and quarterly company fun‑day events!

$105k-$185k

magniX utilizes E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.

Employment with magniX is contingent upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment requirements including a background screen.

This job operates in a manufacturing and testing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of time. This would require the ability to move around the facility and occasionally move/lift items…