Remote Structural Analysis Engineer - Composites (FEMAP/Nastran)

Jobot; Wichita (KS); Remote; USD 69,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits - 75% covered

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer to perform FEMAP/Nastran analysis on carbon fiber and composite components for unmanned aircraft systems. This remote contract role spans 3–9 months and involves developing FE models, evaluating loads, and communicating results to design teams across the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with mechanical and aerospace engineers, review drawings, and contribute to design improvements while ensuring robust structural integrity and documentation

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on FEMAP/Nastran structural analysis
• Experience with composites or carbon fiber structures
• Experience with bonded and fastened joints
• Ability to interpret loads and translate results into recommendations
• Strong technical communication and collaboration (remote/in-office)
• U.S. person status required

Responsibilities

• Perform structural and stress analysis of carbon fiber and composite components and assemblies.
• Develop finite element models using FEMAP and Nastran.
• Assess structural performance under loads and identify potential failure modes or areas of concern.
• Analyze bonded and fastened joints, including load transfer and structural integrity.
• Use engineering calculations to support and check finite element analysis results.
• Document analysis methods, assumptions, results, and recommendations in clear technical reports.
• Work with design engineers to review models and drawings, communicate findings, and support design improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to address structural questions throughout development.

Skills

FEMAP

Nastran

Composite analysis

Bonded joints

Load interpretation

Technical communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer to perform FEMAP/Nastran analysis on carbon fiber and composite components for unmanned aircraft systems. This remote contract role spans 3–9 months and involves developing FE models, evaluating loads, and communicating results to design teams across the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with mechanical and aerospace engineers, review drawings, and contribute to design improvements while ensuring robust structural integrity and documentation