Divergent
Principal Structural Analyst - Aerospace & Defense
$135K–$247K
Torrance, California, United States · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years (E05), 8+ years (E06), or 12+ years (E07) of structural analysis experience in aerospace, automotive, or related industries.
- Education
- BS or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
About the job
Performs and leads finite element structural analysis to evaluate, validate, and optimize aerospace and automotive structures throughout product development and production.
What you'll do
- Develop, perform, and validate structural simulations, including nonlinear, crash, durability, fatigue, vibration, thermal, and multi-physics analyses.
- Collaborate across engineering teams to improve designs for performance, manufacturability, cost, weight, and certification.
- At higher levels, lead technical initiatives, define analysis methods and standards, and mentor engineers.
What they ask for
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to U.S. export controls.
- BS or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Expert experience with Abaqus, LS-Dyna, Nastran, OptiStruct, or equivalent CAE software.
- Experience with nonlinear structural analysis, structural mechanics and materials, and validation using calculations and physical testing.
Nice to have
- Experience with aerospace structural certification and MIL-STDs or DoD, FAA, or other regulatory certification activities.
- Experience developing CAE methodologies, leading program analysis, mentoring engineers, or presenting technical recommendations.
Pay
$134,640 - $185,130 USD base salary (PNG / E05); $155,540 - $213,840 USD base salary (PNG / E06); $179,630 - $247,005 USD base salary (PNG / E07)
Tools
Abaqus, LS-Dyna, Nastran, OptiStruct
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