Entry-Level Structural Engineer

Belcan Corporation; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Onsite role

Job summary

Belcan Corporation is seeking an entry‑level Structural Engineer to join our West Palm Beach, FL office. This full‑time role requires a BS or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and offers full benefits. You will perform structural analyses of turbo machinery components, using advanced analytical and CAD tools.

You will create FEA models, perform linear/nonlinear/buckling analyses, evaluate joint strength, support testing, and prepare certification documentation with the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 0–2 years of experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• US Citizenship required due to project nature.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify and validate finite element models using standard FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN, Abaqus).
• Perform linear, nonlinear, buckling and modal analyses as required.
• Evaluate joint, fastener, bolted, and lug strength and conduct fatigue/damage tolerance analyses.
• Support structural testing through pre/post-test correlations and data analysis.
• Prepare stress reports and certification documentation; document assumptions and methods.
• Interface with design, loads, materials and manufacturing teams; participate in design reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

NASTRAN

Abaqus

Job description

A Structural entry level Engineer position is currently available onsite at Belcan in West Palm Beach, FL. This is a full time, direct position with full benefits. Matching candidates will need a Bachelor\"s or Masters Degree of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. In this role, you will be part of team that works together at our Belcan office to provide support for our engineering projects. You will conduct structural analyses of a wide variety of component designs utilizing advanced analytical and CAD tools for turbo machinery components.

Job Duties:

• Create, modify, and validate finite element models using industry standard FEA tools (e.g., NASTRAN, ANSYS, Abaqus) and post-process results
• Perform linear, nonlinear, buckling, and modal analyses as required
• Evaluate joint, fastener, bolted, bonded, and lug strength
• Conduct fatigue and damage tolerance analyses, including crack growth evaluations
• Support safe life, fail safe, and damage tolerant design philosophies
• Collaborate with design, loads, materials, and manufacturing engineering teams
• Provide stress analysis guidance during design development and technical reviews
• Support structural testing through pre test predictions and post test correlation
• Investigate test anomalies and support root cause and corrective action efforts
• Perform trade studies to assess weight, strength, cost, and manufacturability impacts
• Ensure compliance with applicable certification, regulatory, and customer requirements
• Prepare and review stress reports, analysis summaries, and certification documentation
• Clearly document assumptions, methods, results, and conclusions
• Support program reviews, audits, and customer technical meetings
• Provide technical recommendations for optimizing hardware designs and modeling approach
• Support data acquisition/ reduction of hardware vibration environment measurements
• Support hardware certification testing
• Review and analyze parts with non-conformance / damage reported by the customer
• Interface with customers, hardware suppliers, and participate in design reviews / trade studies

Requirements:

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or related field
• Zero to two years' experience
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Due to the nature of our work US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED

Desired skills:

Preferred:

• Previous experience with Ansys software

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a salary range of $62,000 to 70,000 however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.'

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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