Junior Structural Engineer – FEA & Stress Analysis

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

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.