Remote Aerospace Structural Analysis Engineer

Alten Technology USA; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer to apply engineering mechanics, FEM, and simulation methods to evaluate system performance and guide design decisions for aerospace-level programs. You will own technical deliverables, collaborate with cross-functional teams, generate technical reports and verification documents, and support qualification throughout the product lifecycle.

A BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 4–7 years of regulated industry experience are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 4-7 years of experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated engineering environments.
• Experience applying structural mechanics, dynamics, kinematics, and physics-based modeling techniques.
• Strong background in finite element analysis, structural simulation, and engineering verification methods.
• Required experience with SolidWorks.
• Experience with FEMAP, NASTRAN, LS-DYNA, Python, and Microsoft Office.
• CATIA V5 experience preferred.
• Background in pressurized actuation systems, pneumatic mechanisms, ordnance systems, or similar hardware is preferred.
• Aerospace industry experience preferred; candidates from other regulated industries will also be considered.
• Experience working in requirements-driven environments with compliance, regulatory, and verification responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and the theory behind analytical and computational methods.
• Demonstrated sense of ownership, initiative, accountability, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Applying engineering mechanics and physics-based analysis methods to evaluate system performance and support design decisions.
• Performing structural assessments using classical hand calculations, finite element analysis, and simulation techniques.
• Analyzing components and assemblies for strength, stiffness, fatigue life, fracture resistance, and overall structural integrity.
• Supporting requirements development and ensuring designs align with customer, program, and regulatory expectations.
• Partnering with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and improve product performance.
• Reviewing designs, analyses, and verification activities to provide independent technical evaluation and recommendations.
• Generating technical reports, compliance documentation, and presentations that clearly communicate analysis results and engineering rationale.
• Supporting qualification, verification, and validation efforts throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Contributing to internal engineering standards, best practices, training materials, and process improvements.
• Taking ownership of technical deliverables while driving projects forward in a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Structural analysis

FEM/FEA

Python

Engineering fundamentals

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEMAP

NASTRAN

LS-DYNA

CATIA V5

Python

MS Office

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer to apply engineering mechanics, FEM, and simulation methods to evaluate system performance and guide design decisions for aerospace-level programs. You will own technical deliverables, collaborate with cross-functional teams, generate technical reports and verification documents, and support qualification throughout the product lifecycle.

A BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 4–7 years of regulated industry experience are