Structural Analyst Jobs
Structural Analyst jobs are open across aerospace, civil engineering, and defense contracting, with specializations in finite element analysis, load path design, and fatigue assessment, at every level from entry-level analyst to principal and lead. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top Skills & Years of Experience:
- Considered an internal expert in area of expertise.
- Contributes to advancing knowledge in field of expertise through various avenues such as internal and external publications and professional society presentations.
- Candidate must demonstrate 8 years of recent experience in design and analysis of NRC or DOE regulated nuclear facilities.
- Experience with finite element analysis is required.
- Candidate must demonstrate working knowledge of STAAD, ANSYS or ABAQUS or similar computer codes.
- Candidate must demonstrate working knowledge of National Codes and Standards; specifically, IBC, AISC (ASD, LRFD, & N690), ACI (318 & 349) and ASCE (4, 7 & 43).
- Previous SRS experience
- Current Registration as a Professional Engineer in either Civil or Structural Engineering
- Experience in analysis for structural response to explosion (blast/detonation and deflagration)
- Experience with DOE natural phenomena hazard (NPH), Standard 1020 criteria.
MS Teams
PF-81 Evaluation Criteria:
Price and Cost to Company: 20%
Technical Acceptability: 70%
Availability & Qualifications of Personnel: 10%
Duration of the Contract:1 year with (2) 1 year option periods.
Option Periods are not guaranteed and are executed at the discretion of the hiring manager.
Yearly options will automatically include a 3.5% escalation.
Estimates Hours Per Year:
2080 ST 800 OT
Anticipated Work Schedule:
Mon-Thurs 6:45a-5:15p
Projects Supported:
General Design Engineering business.
Onsite or Remote? 100% Onsite. Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense.
Full job description attached
Additional details:
Travel will be reimbursed per the terms of the Travel Compensation Schedule SRNS-MS-2008-00024 Rev 20. If allowed to travel on official SRNS business, travel must be fully approved by hiring manager 30 days prior to travel dates. Please remember, Rates are fully burdened and should include all costs outside of Business Travel.
Teleworking, if applicable, is approved at the hiring manager's discretion and can be revoked at any time. The subcontractor's Primary Duty Station is SRS when on a telework agreement. 100% remote work from an alternate duty station via teleworking will require Office of the President approval and guidance from Human Resource 5B Manual Section 2-18. Be advised, trips to and from Savannah River Site will NOT be reimbursable expense. Provide advanced analysis and design of all types of buildings and structures for
normal and accident loading conditions. Advanced structural analytical capabilities
include dynamic seismic analysis (response spectra and time-history), generation
of in-structure seismic response spectra, tornado winds and missile penetration
and precipitation (rain, flood, snow).
- Engineering services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures.
Additional Education
- An advanced Civil Engineering degree and relevant experience, a Ph.D. degree and
degree and approximately 15 years' experience.
Additional Experience Qualifications
- The following experience/skills are required for this position.
- Candidate must demonstrate 8 years of recent experience in design and analysis of
required.
- Candidate must demonstrate working knowledge of STAAD, ANSYS or ABAQUS or
- Candidate must demonstrate working knowledge of National Codes and Standards;
- The following experience/skills is preferred for this position.
- Previous SRS experience
- Current Registration as a Professional Engineer in either Civil or Structural
- Experience in analysis for structural response to explosion (blast/detonation and
- Experience with DOE natural phenomena hazard (NPH), Standard 1020, criteriaAdditional Work Requirements
- Candidate must be able to perform field walk-downs of the job site for the
sites with uneven surfaces and work in progress, walking for distances over a half
mile, climbing ladders to access remote areas, and dressing out in protective
clothing.
- Area Security Access: Clearance "Q”
- Subcontractor must have an active eFOCI registration and approved Facility LevelApply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical
Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated
technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or
oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning.
Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having expertise
in a functional area(s) of technical expertise.
Develop solutions to complex technical problems in fields of expertise.
Keep informed on technical needs within the company and technical trends in area of expertise in the
external world.
Be aware of capabilities of the work group and needs of its customers. Identify technical programs which
can be carried out with little guidance and take the initiative to accomplish them.
Lead task teams for developing solutions to more complex problems. Prepare plans including schedules,
budgets and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks identified by management.
Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work
performed. Include research, development, testing, quality assurance requirements.
Communicate the results and objectives verbally and in manuscript form to customers, colleagues,
managers and oversight groups.
Prepare reports for external publication.
Top Skills & Years of Experience:
- Considered an internal expert in area of expertise.
- Contributes to advancing knowledge in field of expertise through various avenues such as internal and external publications and professional society presentations.
- Candidate must demonstrate 8 years of recent experience in design and analysis of NRC or DOE regulated nuclear facilities.
- Experience with finite element analysis is required.
- Candidate must demonstrate working knowledge of STAAD, ANSYS or ABAQUS or similar computer codes.
- Candidate must demonstrate working knowledge of National Codes and Standards; specifically, IBC, AISC (ASD, LRFD, & N690), ACI (318 & 349) and ASCE (4, 7 & 43).
- Previous SRS experience
- Current Registration as a Professional Engineer in either Civil or Structural Engineering
- Experience in analysis for structural response to explosion (blast/detonation and deflagration)
- Experience with DOE natural phenomena hazard (NPH), Standard 1020 criteria.
MS Teams
PF-81 Evaluation Criteria:
Price and Cost to Company: 20%
Technical Acceptability: 70%
Availability & Qualifications of Personnel: 10%
Duration of the Contract:1 year with (2) 1 year option periods.
Option Periods are not guaranteed and are executed at the discretion of the hiring manager.
Yearly options will automatically include a 3.5% escalation.
Estimates Hours Per Year:
2080 ST 800 OT
Anticipated Work Schedule:
Mon-Thurs 6:45a-5:15p
Projects Supported:
General Design Engineering business.
Onsite or Remote? 100% Onsite. Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense.
Full job description attached
Additional details:
Travel will be reimbursed per the terms of the Travel Compensation Schedule SRNS-MS-2008-00024 Rev 20. If allowed to travel on official SRNS business, travel must be fully approved by hiring manager 30 days prior to travel dates. Please remember, Rates are fully burdened and should include all costs outside of Business Travel.
Teleworking, if applicable, is approved at the hiring manager's discretion and can be revoked at any time. The subcontractor's Primary Duty Station is SRS when on a telework agreement. 100% remote work from an alternate duty station via teleworking will require Office of the President approval and guidance from Human Resource 5B Manual Section 2-18. Be advised, trips to and from Savannah River Site will NOT be reimbursable expense. Provide advanced analysis and design of all types of buildings and structures for
normal and accident loading conditions. Advanced structural analytical capabilities
include dynamic seismic analysis (response spectra and time-history), generation
of in-structure seismic response spectra, tornado winds and missile penetration
and precipitation (rain, flood, snow).
- Engineering services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures.
Additional Education
- An advanced Civil Engineering degree and relevant experience, a Ph.D. degree and
degree and approximately 15 years' experience.
Additional Experience Qualifications
- The following experience/skills are required for this position.
- Candidate must demonstrate 8 years of recent experience in design and analysis of
required.
- Candidate must demonstrate working knowledge of STAAD, ANSYS or ABAQUS or
- Candidate must demonstrate working knowledge of National Codes and Standards;
- The following experience/skills is preferred for this position.
- Previous SRS experience
- Current Registration as a Professional Engineer in either Civil or Structural
- Experience in analysis for structural response to explosion (blast/detonation and
- Experience with DOE natural phenomena hazard (NPH), Standard 1020, criteriaAdditional Work Requirements
- Candidate must be able to perform field walk-downs of the job site for the
sites with uneven surfaces and work in progress, walking for distances over a half
mile, climbing ladders to access remote areas, and dressing out in protective
clothing.
- Area Security Access: Clearance "Q”
- Subcontractor must have an active eFOCI registration and approved Facility LevelApply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical
Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated
technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or
oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning.
Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having expertise
in a functional area(s) of technical expertise.
Develop solutions to complex technical problems in fields of expertise.
Keep informed on technical needs within the company and technical trends in area of expertise in the
external world.
Be aware of capabilities of the work group and needs of its customers. Identify technical programs which
can be carried out with little guidance and take the initiative to accomplish them.
Lead task teams for developing solutions to more complex problems. Prepare plans including schedules,
budgets and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks identified by management.
Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work
performed. Include research, development, testing, quality assurance requirements.
Communicate the results and objectives verbally and in manuscript form to customers, colleagues,
managers and oversight groups.
Prepare reports for external publication.
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Who's Hiring
- Blue Origin22
- Kimley-Horn17
- Northrop Grumman8
- Amentum4
- Ursa Major Technologies3
Top Industries Hiring
- Aerospace & Defense
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in structural analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering
- Proficiency in FEA software such as ANSYS, Nastran, or Abaqus
- Experience with static, dynamic, or fatigue stress analysis
- Familiarity with industry standards including AISC, ASME, or MIL-SPEC
- Professional Engineer license or progress toward PE certification
- Active or obtainable security clearance for defense and government roles
Tips for Your Structural Analyst Job Search
Tailor your resume to FEA software
Structural analyst postings almost always list specific tools like ANSYS, Nastran, or Abaqus as requirements. Name each package you've used, the analysis types you ran in it, and the material systems you worked with so your resume clears keyword filters.
Highlight failure mode analysis experience
Many postings ask for damage tolerance, fatigue life, or fracture mechanics experience. Describe specific failure modes you analyzed, the standards you applied such as FAA or MIL-SPEC, and the outcome, not just the methods you used.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists structural analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by industry clearance requirements
Defense and government structural analyst roles often require a security clearance, which narrows the candidate pool significantly. If you hold an active clearance, make it visible early in your resume and prioritize roles where it gives you a real advantage.
Prepare a portfolio of validated models
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through a past analysis. Bring or be ready to describe a model where your predictions were verified by test data, including how you handled any correlation gaps, since correlation experience signals real-world judgment.
Negotiate against your analysis deliverables
When discussing compensation, anchor to the scope and risk level of the analyses you've owned. Candidates who cite high-consequence programs, certification test campaigns, or primary structure work tend to get stronger offers than those who describe only support roles.
Structural Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most structural analysts?
The most active employers for structural analysts right now are Blue Origin, Kimley-Horn, and Northrop Grumman, and the most openings are in Washington, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Aerospace primes, defense contractors, and large civil infrastructure firms consistently account for the bulk of open roles.
How many structural analyst jobs are remote?
About 13% of structural analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is relatively low compared to purely software-focused roles. Positions centered on model review, documentation, and report writing tend to allow the most remote flexibility, while roles requiring lab access, hardware correlation, or classified work are almost always on-site.
How do you become a structural analyst?
Start with an accredited engineering degree in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering, since most employers treat that as a baseline requirement. Build hands-on FEA experience through coursework, capstone projects, or internships and develop fluency in at least one industry-standard solver. Pursuing your Professional Engineer license strengthens your profile for roles that involve stamping structural reports or working on regulated infrastructure.
How do you get hired as a structural analyst with little experience?
Focus on roles labeled associate or junior analyst, which are often structured around mentorship and supervised analysis tasks rather than independent deliverables. Demonstrate proficiency with at least one FEA tool through a documented personal or academic project, and be specific about the load cases and boundary conditions you set up. Entry-level candidates who can discuss their modeling decisions clearly stand out against those who only list software names.
What does the structural analyst interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter screen followed by a technical phone interview covering analysis fundamentals such as stress concentrations, margin of safety calculations, and boundary condition selection. A take-home or live coding exercise involving a simplified FEA problem is common at mid-level and above. Final rounds typically include a panel with senior engineers who ask you to walk through a past analysis in detail, focusing on your assumptions and how you validated your results.
Where can I find and apply to structural analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to structural analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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