Skyryse
Senior Stress Analyst
$160K–$180K
El Segundo, CA +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Jan 26, 2026
- Location
- El Segundo, CA
El Segundo, California, United States - Experience
- 6+ years of aircraft structural analysis experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. work authorization required.
About the job
Performs structural analysis and certification support for aircraft structures in Skyryse’s fly-by-wire aircraft systems.
What you'll do
- Analyze aircraft structures for static strength, fatigue, and damage tolerance, including metallic and composite components.
- Prepare structural substantiation and documentation for FAA certification; evaluate and correlate test results with analytical predictions.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and flight test teams on design trade studies, structural issues, and analysis methods.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 6+ years of aircraft structural analysis experience.
- Proficiency with FEA tools such as NASTRAN / Patran / FEMAP / ANSYS (or equivalent), and experience with metallic and composite structures.
- Familiarity with FAA certification requirements and structural compliance processes; U.S. work authorization.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience supporting Part 23 certification or military airworthiness.
Pay
160,000 - 180,000 USD base salary
Tools
NASTRAN, Patran, FEMAP, ANSYS
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