Job Title: Structural Analysis Engineer

For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this job posting AND email biacosta @actalentservices.com with the following:

1) Word copy of resume

2) 2-3 professional references

3) 4-5 brief bullet points highlighting technical qualifications

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Structural Analysis Engineer to perform static, modal, fatigue, and damage tolerance stress analysis for new and existing airframe structures. The ideal candidate will verify structural integrity using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and classical aircraft stress analysis methods, ensuring compliance with industry standards and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform static, modal, fatigue, and damage tolerance stress analysis for new designs and modifications to existing designs for airframe structures.
• Verify structural integrity using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and classical aircraft stress analysis methods.
• Utilize Classical Laminate Theory to verify and validate analysis results in accordance with requirements.
• Develop and interpret data from industry standards and civil/military handbooks to assess material systems, specifications, and failure modes.
• Create and review structural analysis strength check notes, result summary presentations, and reports.
• Generate trade studies to optimize structure and meet program requirements.
• Integrate component-level structural models and perform integrated analysis using finite element methods, free-body diagrams, and closed form analytical methods to develop internal loads and stresses.
• Develop substantiation documentation to demonstrate compliance with airworthiness requirements.
• Derive loads from internal load models, interfaces, joints, and load paths for aircraft primary and secondary structures.
• Perform weight and stiffness optimization.
• Define and review analytical methods for structural verification.
• Perform aeroelastic stability and flutter analysis.
• Evaluate CFD results and identify critical load cases.
• Perform drag decrement calculations to assess aerodynamic impacts on structural performance.
• Collaborate with other engineering functions and subject matter experts on system-level details including assembly and subassembly requirements.
• Support product and project estimation.
• Support proposal writing.
• Interface with customers.

Essential Skills

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent degrees and experience.
• 6 years of experience in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, physics, or related disciplines.
• 3 years of experience in structural analysis (FEA) within aerospace, military, automotive, medical, and/or commercial industries.
• Experience performing structural analysis of large complex assemblies.
• Experience with closed form mechanical engineering solution approaches.
• Candidates must be U.S. Person for compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1 years of experience using HyperX (HyperSizer).
• 1 years of experience using HyperWorks (OptiStruct).
• 3 years of experience in aerospace structural analysis.
• 3 years of experience in aircraft design.
• Knowledge of Airworthiness Certification process.
• Proficiency in CAD (preferably SolidWorks and/or CATIA/3DX).
• Experience with FAR 23/25 and/or FAR 27/29 loads analysis and development.
• Experience performing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
• M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent degrees and experience.

Work Environment

The work environment involves working with advanced technologies and equipment in a collaborative and dynamic team setting. The role may require interfacing with customers and supporting project estimations and proposal writing. The dress code is business casual.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Clemente,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 11, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $160,000