Entry-level Structural Engineer - FEA for Turbomachinery

Belcan Corporation; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Belcan Corporation in Windsor, CT is seeking a structural entry-level engineer for an onsite, full-time role with full benefits. A Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is required.

You will join a team supporting engineering projects, performing structural analyses of turbo machinery components using advanced analytical and CAD tools. The position emphasizes FE analysis using NASTRAN/ANSYS/Abaqus, collaboration across design and manufacturing teams, and participation in

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Zero to two years' experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• US citizenship is required due to nature of work.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and validate finite element models using FEA tools (e.g., NASTRAN, ANSYS, Abaqus) and post-process results.
• Perform linear, nonlinear, buckling, and modal analyses.
• 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 correlations.
• Review parts with non-conformance/damage reported by the customer.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical/Aeronautical Eng

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Belcan Corporation in Windsor, CT is seeking a structural entry-level engineer for an onsite, full-time role with full benefits. A Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is required.

You will join a team supporting engineering projects, performing structural analyses of turbo machinery components using advanced analytical and CAD tools. The position emphasizes FE analysis using NASTRAN/ANSYS/Abaqus, collaboration across design and manufacturing teams, and participation in