Aerospace Structural Analysis Engineer

M4 Engineering is seeking a talented Structural Analysis Engineer to perform detailed structural analysis on aircraft primary and secondary structures and components. This role will have primary ownership of structural substantiation activities throughout the entire design lifecycle, from conceptual design through certification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct material selection and structural concept trade studies during preliminary design phases
• Perform detailed finite element analysis (FEA) and classical hand calculations to substantiate structural integrity
• Generate formal analysis reports and documentation packages in support of ground/flight testing and FAA/EASA certification
• Define and support structural verification plans, including component, subsystem, and full-scale aircraft-level testing
• Present analysis methods, results, and recommendations to internal teams, customers, and airworthiness authorities
• Collaborate closely with stress, design, materials & processes, aerodynamics, and systems engineering teams to ensure requirements compliance

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in aerospace structural analysis
• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident required (ITAR compliance)
• Proficiency in finite element analysis using ANSYS Workbench/APDL and/or NX Nastran/Patran
• Demonstrated experience with both metallic and composite airframe structures
• Strong foundation in classical stress analysis (hand calculations) and fatigue/damage tolerance methods
• Experience performing requirements verification and writing certification stress notes/reports
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical data clearly

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with aircraft landing gear systems and/or hydraulic actuators
• Optimization experience (topology, sizing, shape optimization)
• Programming/scripting skills in Python, MATLAB, Fortran, or C/C++
• Previous leadership or technical mentoring experience
• Familiarity with FAA/EASA certification processes (Part 23, Part 25)

About M4:

M4 Engineering is a dynamic, rapidly growing engineering consulting firm based in Long Beach, California. We provide high‑end structural, systems, and test engineering services to Department of Defense, NASA, and leading commercial aerospace clients. Our small, close‑knit team enjoys a casual office environment, flexible schedules, challenging projects, and direct impact on cutting‑edge aerospace programs.

We offer competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Local candidates strongly preferred.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and want to contribute directly to the next generation of aircraft, we’d love to hear from you!

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