Structural Analyst

Required Skills & Experience - Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering - 2-5 years of experience in mechanical engineering, structural engineering, or data scientist roles - Basic computer programming experience (C, C++, Python, SQL) - Experience or knowledge of heat transfer or structural analysis Nice to Have Skills & Experience - Proficiency with MATLAB and Agile tools (Jira, GitHub) - Strong Microsoft Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills - Familiarity with lifing tools (ANSYS, PWLife, SURCK, AutoLife NT) - Knowledge of Data Bricks Job Description Insight Global is seeking a Structural Analyst for a leading aerospace and defense organization in West Palm Beach, FL. In this role, the ideal candidate will contribute to the development and deployment of advanced diagnostics, prognostics, analytics, and Usage-Based Lifing (UBL) methods that enable Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) for military/commercial jet engines. Responsibilities: - Collaborate with component centers and engineering disciplines to develop and validate UBL algorithms - Create software requirements and test cases for UBL systems - Support Accelerated Mission Testing (AMT) and report UBL results - Analyze UBL results to inform life management strategies Perform data analysis and correction of life tracking using advanced lifing algorithms - Apply real-time stress and temperature models combined with proprietary design lifing systems (LCF, CGR/Damage Tolerance, Oxidation/Erosion) - Review fleet data, run algorithms, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrections - Work closely with Customer Support Engineering, Field Service Engineers, and Fleet Data Management teams - Utilize high-performance Linux clusters and cloud-based platforms with Python and SQL scripting - Contribute to the goal of baselining lifing data to enable maintenance management with advanced lifing algorithms within 1–3 years