JOB DETAILS

ELI - Structural Analyst

CompanyLeonardo
LocationVarese
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 20, 2026
About The Company
Leonardo is a global security company that realises multi-domain technological capabilities in AD&S. With over 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a significant industrial presence in Italy, the UK, Poland, and the US. It also has a commercial presence in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures and investments. A key player in major international strategic programmes, it is a technological and industrial partner of governments, defence administrations, institutions and companies. In 2024, Leonardo recorded consolidated revenues of €17.8 bn, new orders for €20.9 bn and invested €2.5 bn in R&D. Innovation, continuous research, digitalisation and sustainability are the pillars of its business worldwide. Stefano Pontecorvo has been the Chairman since 9 May 2023 and Roberto Cingolani has been the CEO and General Manager since 9 May 2023. Follow Leonardo on social media: ➡️https://x.com/Leonardo_live ➡️https://www.instagram.com/leonardo_company/ ➡️https://www.youtube.com/leonardocompany
About the Role

Job Description:

Working as a Structural Analysis Engineer at our Cascina Costa site, you will have the pride of seeing your work on our product ranges, grow from a 3D concept through to installation and flight and you will play a part in the continued growth in our capability for the future.

As part of the Structures Team you will be responsible for developing structural design solutions in collaboration with other engineering departments and key stakeholders, for our wide product range encompassing conventional helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air systems.

Our analysis team supports both the UK and Italian geographies so although based in Italy there is the opportunity to work on our full product range.

What you’ll do as a Structural Analysis Engineer

You’ll be responsible for coordination, creation and delivery of varied and challenging static and dynamic analysis & test activities including airworthiness compliance documentation, concurrently engineered with the collaboration of Design/Analysis/Certification & Qualification/Manufacturing.

Working at a more junior level you would be inserted in the structural team of analysts to reinforce the area capability and growth

What we need from you to be a successful Structural Analysis Engineer
 

  • The ability to own problems and provide pragmatic solutions to challenging timescales and budgets

  • Experience in the analysis of engineering structures

  • Knowledge in conventional (hand calculation) and numerical (finite element) techniques for static analysis

  • A working knowledge of fatigue and damage tolerance

  • Knowledge of composite materials and analysis principles

  • Experience in using MSC NASTRAN

  • Experience in using Altair HyperMesh (preferable) or Patran (optional)

Qualifications /Requirements
 

  • Master Degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited university

  • Previous proven experience in structural integrity analyses involving structural modelling and static analyses

  • Good knowledge in structural failure criteria, fatigue analysis, dynamic analysis

  • Knowledge of CAE tools as MSC Nastran

  • Basic knowledge of CAD tools (e.g. CATIA)

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, Team working and inclusiveness proven capabilities. Clear thinking, diligent approach and task oriented

  • English and Italian language knowledge, both written and oral.

Seniority:

New Graduate

Primary Location:

IT - Varese - Cascina Costa

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid
Key Skills
Structural analysisStatic analysisDynamic analysisFinite element analysisMSC NastranAltair HyperMeshPatranFatigue analysisDamage toleranceComposite materialsCATIAStructural modelingAirworthiness complianceMechanical engineeringAeronautical engineering
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingTechnology
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the coordination, creation, and delivery of static and dynamic structural analysis activities. This includes developing structural design solutions and ensuring airworthiness compliance in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing departments.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
38049
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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