Senior Opto-Mechanical Nastran Engineer - Space Systems

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Pension

401k plan

Bonus potential

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Principal Opto-Mechanical Structural Engineer/Analyst to lead structural and thermal analysis for spaceborne optical payloads. You will develop and validate FEA models, support hardware from concept to production, and contribute to design reviews with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires strong Nastran experience, a background in opto-mechanical systems, and the ability to obtain DoD clearance. Hybrid work in Huntsville, AL is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years with a Bachelor's, 10+ with a Master’s, 7+ with a PhD.
• Experience with Nastran-based FEA tools.
• Proven experience in structural and thermal analyses of hardware.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural, thermal, and vibration analyses using FEA for spaceborne optical payloads.
• Develop, validate, and maintain detailed Nastran-based FE models.
• Support hardware development from concept through production and test.
• Generate design reviews and technical documentation for leadership and stakeholders.
• Collaborate across interdisciplinary engineering teams and with suppliers.

Skills

Nastran

Finite element analysis

Structural analysis

Thermal analysis

Vibration analysis

Opto-mechanical hardware

Spaceborne payloads

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Structural Engineering

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

Femap

MS Office

Job description

Actalent is seeking an experienced Principal Opto-Mechanical Structural Engineer/Analyst to lead structural and thermal analysis for spaceborne optical payloads. You will develop and validate FEA models, support hardware from concept to production, and contribute to design reviews with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires strong Nastran experience, a background in opto-mechanical systems, and the ability to obtain DoD clearance. Hybrid work in Huntsville, AL is offered.