Principal Analyst

Seattle, WA (Hybrid Flexibility Available)

We are partnering with an advanced engineering organization in the aerospace & defense sector seeking a Principal Analyst to serve as a technical leader within their Analysis group.

This individual will play a critical role supporting multiple development programs—providing deep expertise in structural analysis, guiding engineering decisions, and leading a team of analysts responsible for evaluating complex mechanical systems.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role ideal for someone who enjoys solving challenging physics-based problems while mentoring and elevating a high-performing team.

• Lead and guide a team of analysts supporting design and development efforts across multiple programs
• Perform and oversee structural analysis including stress, fatigue, and damage tolerance evaluations
• Develop and interpret finite element models (FEA) to predict system performance and inform design decisions
• Partner closely with design and test engineering teams to validate concepts from early development through final verification
• Contribute to test planning, analysis reporting, and engineering documentation
• Evaluate system behavior across a range of physics domains including structural, thermal, and dynamic environments
• Provide technical input into requirements, system performance, and overall engineering strategy
• Mentor junior engineers and help establish best practices within the analysis function

• Strong background in structural analysis within aerospace, defense, or similar high-performance environments
• Hands-on experience with FEA tools such as ANSYS and FEMAP
• Proven ability to apply engineering fundamentals (mechanics, dynamics, thermodynamics) to real-world problems
• Experience leading technical efforts or mentoring engineers in a team environment
• Ability to clearly communicate analysis results and engineering recommendations
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, development-focused environment

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• Experience with tools such as NASTRAN, LS-DYNA, CATIA, or similar
• Exposure to multi-physics problems (thermal, shock/vibration, kinematics, etc.)
• Background supporting complex mechanical systems or aerospace platforms

• Hybrid work flexibility available (Seattle area preferred)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible for a DoD clearance