Structural Analyst

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field
• 8 or more years of experience supporting aerospace and/or defense engineering programs
• Deep experience performing structural analysis and simulation using finite element methods and classical analytical techniques
• Hands-on proficiency with engineering and analysis tools such as FEMAP, NASTRAN, LS-DYNA, CATIA V5, Solid Works, and standard Microsoft applications
• Strong technical foundation in areas including aerospace structures, dynamics and kinematics, fatigue and damage tolerance, materials, and system-level design considerations
• Proven ability to serve as a technical authority and guide complex, cross-functional engineering efforts from concept through execution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing formal technical documentation and presentations
• Ability to manage multiple technical priorities independently while working in a fast-paced engineering environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

• Prior experience leading or managing engineers or serving in a formal technical lead role
• Background in coaching, mentoring, or developing junior engineers
• Experience creating or refining engineering processes, best practices, or internal technical standards
• Exposure to system requirements development, trade studies, or concept of operations (CONOPS) activities

Insight Global is looking for a Principal Analyst to support one of their customers in the aerospace and defense industry. This Principal Analyst will utilize engineering principles and physics-based methodologies to evaluate, model, and predict the performance of aerospace systems and structures

• Perform and lead structural assessments of components, mechanisms, and integrated systems using hand calculations, finite element analysis, and fatigue/damage tolerance approaches
• Support high-level engineering decisions by contributing technical insight to requirements definition and system trade studies
• Provide technical oversight throughout the development lifecycle to ensure designs meet performance, safety, and compliance expectations
• Confirm and document compliance with engineering requirements, specifications, and program objectives
• Author and review detailed technical reports, analyses, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of engineering standards, tools, and training materials
• Serve as a mentor and technical resource for engineers at varying experience levels
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable, high-quality engineering solutions