Stress Analyst
Company: Leidos
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Leidos Defense, is seeking a talented Stress Analyst to join a
diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With
offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space,
cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive,
cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions. The Stress
Analyst will join a select team of engineers and technicians who
are responsible for the design, manufacture, test and deployment of
advanced defense systems. These systems will include, but won’t be
limited to, directed microwave energy air defense systems, missile
launcher platforms, small munitions, avionics and mobile power
systems. Primary Responsibilities: The Stress 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 Stress Analyst 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 4 years’
experience (or an MS degree and 2 years) performing stress analysis
experience 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, Abaqus, etc.).
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. 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. Candidate must have ability to obtain and maintain a DoD
Secret security clearance. 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). Bolted joint
and weld analysis Dynamics analysis (modal, response spectrum,
shock, vibration) Fatigue analysis Composite materials Thermal
analysis If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos,
we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the
mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting
the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is
ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than
anyone else dares. Original Posting: April 1, 2026 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 The Leidos pay range for
this job level is a general guideline only and 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.
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