Senior FEA Engineer – DBA & Structural Integrity

Actalent; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced FEA Engineer in Dallas to support advanced reactor system design through detailed finite element analyses and DBA evaluations per ASME VIII Div 2. The role emphasizes structural integrity, code compliance, and clear technical documentation.

Responsibilities include static and transient FEA, evaluating failure modes such as plastic collapse, buckling, fatigue and creep, and generating robust calculations and reports for multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with FEA and structural evaluations.
• Experience applying DBA per ASME VIII Div 2.
• Evaluate plastic collapse, buckling, ratcheting, fatigue and creep.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics and pressure vessel design.
• Proficiency in static and transient FEA.
• 20+ years of engineering experience.
• Formal engineering degree in a related field.
• Ability to prepare calculations and technical reports.
• Strong collaboration and communication with teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform static structural and transient FEA for pressure-retaining components.
• Conduct DBA evaluations per ASME VIII Div 2 requirements.
• Evaluate failure modes such as plastic collapse, buckling, fatigue and creep.
• Develop engineering calculations, reports, and design justifications.
• Support design qualification and code compliance activities.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and integrate results into designs.
• Use simulation tools to validate concepts and identify improvements.
• Clearly communicate findings to stakeholders in reports and discussions.

Skills

FEA experience

DBA methodologies

Plastic collapse

Buckling

Ratcheting

Fatigue

Creep

Structural mechanics

Static & transient FEA

20+ years exp

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Actalent is seeking an experienced FEA Engineer in Dallas to support advanced reactor system design through detailed finite element analyses and DBA evaluations per ASME VIII Div 2. The role emphasizes structural integrity, code compliance, and clear technical documentation.

Responsibilities include static and transient FEA, evaluating failure modes such as plastic collapse, buckling, fatigue and creep, and generating robust calculations and reports for multidisciplinary teams.