Mechanical Engineer - Structural Analysis

Links Technology Solutions, Inc.; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rate of $75 per hour

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) matching program

Opportunity to work on advanced aero/防

Job summary

Links Technology Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specializing in Structural Analysis in Hagerstown, MD.

This onsite contract role involves evaluating and certifying advanced aerospace structures, performing FEA, fatigue and damage tolerance analyses, and supporting product development through detailed documentation. The ideal candidate will have a 6+ year track record in structural analysis, experience with CAE tools, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/aerospace/civil engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of relevant engineering experience in structural analysis.
• Experience with static/dynamic structural analyses and CAE tools.
• Knowledge of FEA software (MSC Patran/Nastran/FEMAP/ANSYS) preferred.
• Ability to prepare technical documentation and reports.

Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, analyze, and certify complex metallic and composite structures.
• Perform static and/or dynamic structural analyses for aerospace/defense applications.
• Support product lifecycle from design to certification and documentation.
• Use CAE tools for structural design, simulation, and analysis.
• Conduct FEA and fatigue/damage tolerance assessments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on design, testing, and certification.
• Ensure designs meet standards and certification criteria.

Skills

Structural analysis

FEA

Aerospace & defense

Engineering calculations

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MSC Patran

Nastran

FEMAP

ANSYS

Job description

MECHANICAL ENGINEER – STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

Location: Hagerstown, MD (Onsite role)

Pay Rate: $75 per hour

Duration: 6+ Month Contract

Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a security clearance (immediate processing not required)

Our aerospace and defense client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer specializing in Structural Analysis to support the design, evaluation, and certification of advanced aerospace systems. This role focuses on analyzing complex metallic and composite structures for cutting-edge aircraft, mission payloads, and space exploration technologies.

Description – Mechanical Engineer – Structural Analysis

• Design, evaluate, analyze, and certify complex metallic and composite structures for aerospace and defense applications.
• Perform static and/or dynamic structural analyses to ensure structural integrity and performance.
• Support the design and development of new products, systems, and processes throughout the product lifecycle.
• Utilize Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools to support structural design, simulation, and analysis.
• Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to evaluate structural performance under various loading conditions.
• Perform fatigue and damage tolerance analyses to assess structural durability and reliability.
• Apply classical engineering analysis methods and industry-standard hand calculations to validate structural designs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on product design, development, testing, and certification.
• Support mechanical design activities, including material selection, hardware selection, and manufacturing considerations.
• Develop technical documentation, structural substantiation reports, and engineering analysis reports.
• Ensure structural designs meet applicable engineering standards, performance requirements, and certification criteria.

Qualifications – Mechanical Engineer – Structural Analysis

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Typically 6+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of structural engineering principles, mechanical design practices, and analysis methodologies.
• Experience performing static and/or dynamic structural analyses.
• Knowledge of Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and engineering simulation methods.
• Preferred experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software such as MSC Patran, Nastran, FEMAP, or ANSYS.
• Preferred experience performing fatigue and damage tolerance analysis using NASGRO or AFGROW.
• Ability to perform classical structural analysis using industry-standard hand calculation methods.
• Understanding of parametric design, model-based definition, material and hardware selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to prepare technical documentation and structural substantiation reports.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering and product development teams.
• Aerospace and defense industry experience strongly preferred.
• Must have the ability to obtain a security clearance; immediate clearance processing is not required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate of $75 per hour.
• Available medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Opportunity to work on advanced aerospace and defense engineering projects.
• Potential for contract extension.