**Description** Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. **Your greatest work is ahead!** Leidos’ **Defense Systems** is seeking a Senior Structural Analyst to join our team….< _insert brief language about the team, department, group and location_ > **(Talk to daily and or day to day activities and mission)** **If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!** **Leidos Defense Systems Sector** provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here (https://www.leidos.com/company/our-business/defense) ! **Are you ready to make an impact? Share your resume with us today!** **Primary Responsibilities:** The **Senior Structural Analyst** will use analytical methods, finite element models/simulations, and other analysis tools to produce models, perform analysis, calculations, data reduction, and correlate test results for structures and/or structural dynamics. The candidate will be responsible for closely collaborating with the design and manufacturing teams to produce designs that meet stringent performance, manufacturability and schedule requirements. **Basic Qualifications:** + Candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university + Candidate must have at least a BS degree and 8-12 years’ experience (or an MS degree and 6-10years) performing aerospace structural analysis in industry. + Candidate must have demonstrated experience with any of the commercial finite element analysis tools (e.g. FEMAP/NX NASTRAN, PATRAN/MSC NASTRAN, ANSYS). + Candidate must be able to write technical reports and present data to a multi-disciplined team. + The position requires candidates to be capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams. + Basic static structural stress analysis using classic methods, including bolted joint analysis + Candidate must be capable of working as part of a larger analysis team or working as the sole analyst on a project. + Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area. **Preferred Qualifications:** Preference shown to candidates who have experience and/or working knowledge with: + Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university + Advanced structural analysis techniques (Linear contact FEA, Non-linear FEA, Application of non-linear material properties to hand analysis, Integrated multi-physics analysis). + Fracture, Fatigue, and Durability analysis using standard tools (NASGRO, NASFLA, etc.) + Familiarity with NASA-STD-5019 and NASA-STD-5020 fracture and bolted joint standards + Dynamics analysis (modal, response spectrum, shock, vibration) + Structural testing experience, both static and dynamic + Composite materials + Thermal analysis **Original Posting:** February 28, 2025 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. **Pay Range:** Pay Range - The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. REQNUMBER: R-00154467 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.