Senior Space Opto-Mechanical Structural Engineer

Actalent; Redondo Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

Actalent seeks an Opto-Mechanical Structural Engineer/Analyst in Redondo Beach, CA to perform structural and thermal analyses for spaceborne electro‑optical payloads. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure designs meet performance targets and support environmental testing and design reviews.

The role requires deep FEA experience (Nastran/Femap), the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance, and a strong problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with structural and thermal analyses using FEA.
• Ability to obtain DoD Security Clearance.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural and thermal analyses using Femap and Nastran software.
• Conduct static, modal, random vibration, thermal stress, shock, and dynamic analyses.
• Support design, development, and production of spaceborne sensor payloads.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet performance requirements.
• Create and present design review packages for internal/external stakeholders.
• Support environmental testing including vibration, shock, and thermal testing.
• Perform root cause investigations and develop corrective solutions.
• Contribute to new product concepts and proposals.
• Manage multiple assignments and project schedules.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Communication

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Femap

Nastran-based FEA

Job description

Actalent seeks an Opto-Mechanical Structural Engineer/Analyst in Redondo Beach, CA to perform structural and thermal analyses for spaceborne electro‑optical payloads. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure designs meet performance targets and support environmental testing and design reviews.

The role requires deep FEA experience (Nastran/Femap), the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance, and a strong problem-solving mindset.