Stress Analyst Jobs
Stress Analyst jobs are open across aerospace, automotive, civil engineering, and defense, from entry-level to senior and principal, with specializations in finite element analysis, fatigue and fracture mechanics, and structural dynamics. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
For over 60 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure. The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth, and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of strategic deterrence.
Join us as a part of a cutting-edge analysis team for missiles and spacecraft systems!
Be a part of state-of-the-art analysis for & missile systems at Lockheed Martin. Work on significant analyses involving structures, materials, and strategic missile defense and flight systems.
As a Stress Analyst in support of FBM Missile programs, you will be responsible for performing preliminary and detailed-level stress analysis of missile flight structures and mechanisms, electronic components, and ground and test support equipment using standardized processes and tools. You will work with a multi-disciplined team to assist with structural design trades and detailed design/analysis activity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Work with design engineers to develop structural design solutions with adequate margins of safety, low weight, and high producibility
- Generating stress analysis technical memorandums and reports to support data packages, peer reviews, and external customer reviews
- Supporting static structural test definition, requirements, monitoring, data reduction, and comparison to analysis efforts
The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:
Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience with NX/NASTRAN finite element modeling or equivalent
- Understand the basics of structural analysis, either through education or work experience
- Experience should encompass basic statics, mechanics of materials, and basic dynamics
- Ability/willingness to obtain/maintain a Top-Secret clearance; US Citizenship required
Desired Skills
- A Master's degree is preferred for this position
- Ability to work in a collaborative and highly integrated team environment
- Composite material, electronic component, ground support, test support equipment, and bolted joint analysis experience
- Experience with Abaqus, Matlab, Mathcad, and CREO
- Static, vibration, acoustic, modal, and shock test experience of aerospace flight hardware
- Active or Current Top-Secret clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
Standard Job Description
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
For over 60 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure. The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth, and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of strategic deterrence.
Join us as a part of a cutting-edge analysis team for missiles and spacecraft systems!
Be a part of state-of-the-art analysis for & missile systems at Lockheed Martin. Work on significant analyses involving structures, materials, and strategic missile defense and flight systems.
As a Stress Analyst in support of FBM Missile programs, you will be responsible for performing preliminary and detailed-level stress analysis of missile flight structures and mechanisms, electronic components, and ground and test support equipment using standardized processes and tools. You will work with a multi-disciplined team to assist with structural design trades and detailed design/analysis activity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Work with design engineers to develop structural design solutions with adequate margins of safety, low weight, and high producibility
- Generating stress analysis technical memorandums and reports to support data packages, peer reviews, and external customer reviews
- Supporting static structural test definition, requirements, monitoring, data reduction, and comparison to analysis efforts
The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:
Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience with NX/NASTRAN finite element modeling or equivalent
- Understand the basics of structural analysis, either through education or work experience
- Experience should encompass basic statics, mechanics of materials, and basic dynamics
- Ability/willingness to obtain/maintain a Top-Secret clearance; US Citizenship required
Desired Skills
- A Master's degree is preferred for this position
- Ability to work in a collaborative and highly integrated team environment
- Composite material, electronic component, ground support, test support equipment, and bolted joint analysis experience
- Experience with Abaqus, Matlab, Mathcad, and CREO
- Static, vibration, acoustic, modal, and shock test experience of aerospace flight hardware
- Active or Current Top-Secret clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in stress analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or structural engineering
- Proficiency in FEA software such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or NASTRAN
- Experience applying fatigue, fracture mechanics, or damage tolerance analysis
- Familiarity with industry standards including MIL-HDBK, ASTM, or FAA regulations
- Ability to interpret and validate test data against analytical predictions
- Strong written communication skills for producing formal stress reports and documentation
Tips for Your Stress Analyst Job Search
Quantify your FEA project outcomes
Hiring managers want to see the impact of your finite element analysis work, not just the tools you used. Call out weight savings achieved, failure modes prevented, or design cycles reduced so your resume speaks the language of engineering value.
List software versions on your resume
Stress analyst job postings routinely specify Abaqus, ANSYS, NASTRAN, or HyperMesh by version and module. Matching the exact software listed in a posting, including add-ons like Fatigue or Composite modules, moves your application past automated filters faster.
Target postings by industry clearance requirements
Defense and aerospace stress analyst roles often require active security clearances. Filter your search by clearance level early so you're not investing time in applications that require a clearance you don't hold or can't obtain quickly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists stress analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare hand calculations for technical screens
Many stress analyst interviews include a whiteboard or take-home problem testing classical methods like beam bending, margin of safety, or pressure vessel analysis. Refreshing these by hand before your screen shows you understand the physics behind your simulation outputs.
Negotiate using material specification experience
Experience with specific material specs, MIL, ASTM, or aerospace composites, is a differentiator most candidates undersell. During offer negotiation, explicitly naming the specs and environments you've qualified for gives you a concrete basis for a higher compensation ask.
Stress Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most stress analysts?
The most active employers for stress analysts right now are Lockheed Martin, Blue Origin, and Zachry, and the most openings are in Texas, Colorado, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Aerospace primes, defense contractors, and automotive OEMs consistently represent the largest share of posted roles.
How many stress analyst jobs are remote?
About 67% of stress analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than many engineering disciplines because the work frequently involves classified environments or lab-tied hardware. Roles focused on linear static FEA and report writing tend to offer the most schedule and location flexibility compared to test-correlated or clearance-required positions.
How do you become a stress analyst?
Start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering, then build hands-on proficiency in at least one major FEA platform through coursework, personal projects, or internships. Develop a working knowledge of classical hand calculation methods alongside your simulation skills, since employers routinely test both. Entry-level roles in aerospace or automotive supply chains are common first positions, and a master's degree accelerates advancement into senior or lead analyst roles.
Can I get a stress analyst job with no professional experience?
Yes, entry-level stress analyst roles do exist for candidates who can demonstrate FEA competency through academic projects, capstone work, or self-directed study. Build a portfolio that shows a complete analysis workflow from geometry setup through post-processing and margin of safety reporting. Internships at aerospace primes or defense suppliers are the fastest path to a first full-time offer because they give you industry-relevant hardware exposure alongside your simulation work.
What does the stress analyst interview process look like?
Most stress analyst hiring processes include an initial recruiter screen, a technical phone or video interview covering FEA theory and hand calculations, and a final-stage panel with lead engineers. Some employers add a take-home problem asking you to analyze a simple component and write a brief stress report. Defense roles often layer in a security background check as a parallel step before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to stress analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to stress analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search for roles that match your software skills, industry background, and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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