Senior Structural Analyst
Costa Mesa · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00) · USD 146,000-194,000 · 5+ years experience · Full-time · Posted Oct 19, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 5+ years experience
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Costa Mesa · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)
- Salary
- USD 146,000-194,000 · Base salary
About the role
- You will lead mechanical analysis for a maritime autonomous vehicle, reporting to the Structures Lead.
- You will own the structural and thermal analyses for pressure, fatigue, and environmental loading across the full design envelope.
Responsibilities
- Own structural mechanical and thermal analysis for the vehicle
- Perform structural analysis: FEA, hand calculations and buckling
- Verify structural interfaces with propulsion, buoyancy, energy, and payload systems
- Drive trade studies balancing strength, weight, corrosion, and cost
- Support prototype builds and structural test campaigns
- Contribute to design reviews (PDR, CDR) and documentation
- Travel up to 25% to test sites and manufacturing facilities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in structural design and analysis for marine, aerospace, or robotic systems
- Proficiency with analysis tools (Nastran, ANSYS, Abaqus, etc)
- Experience with materials selection for corrosive or high-pressure environments
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with submarine structures
- Familiarity with ABS or DNV structural design codes
Benefits
- Highly competitive equity grants
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next
Workplace
- Travel up to 25% to test sites and manufacturing facilities
Skills
- Nastran
- ANSYS
- Abaqus
- FEA
