Lead Stress Analyst

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Leidos Defense Systems Sector, is seeking a talented Lead S tress 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 Lead S tress 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 Lead 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 Lead 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 with a 3.5 or higher GPA.

Candidate must have at least a BS degree and four (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 possess or be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.

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 with a 3.5 or higher GPA.

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

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Original Posting : November 24, 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 $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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