Stress Engineer

Actalent; Johnstown (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Transit benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Loveland, CO is seeking a Stress Engineer to lead and assist with structural analysis of small satellites, payloads, sub-assemblies, and ground support equipment, developing FEM models to predict structural behavior.

The role covers linear and nonlinear static, dynamic and thermal analyses, fatigue life assessment, and feedback to correct design non‑compliances, with collaboration across test teams for ground and flight testing.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in stress analysis and structural analysis.
• Experience with Ansys, Femap, and finite element analysis (FEA).
• Ability to perform hand calculations (back of envelope calculations) for FEA.
• Experience in the aerospace industry, preferably with a background in satellite programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with the structural analysis of small satellites, payloads, sub-assemblies, and ground support equipment.
• Develop and execute finite element models (FEM) using NASA & Mil Standards to simulate and predict the structural behavior of various components.
• Perform linear and nonlinear static, dynamic, and thermal analyses to assess stress margins, fatigue life, and potential failure modes.
• Provide structural feedback to correct any design non-compliances.
• Provide structural input during test planning phases and process review.
• Support and collaborate with test engineers and technicians on the development and validation of structural models, simulations, and test plans for ground and flight testing.

Skills

Stress analysis

Ansys

Femap

FEA

Hand calculations

Aerospace experience

Tools

Ansys

Femap

FEA

Job description

Job Title: Stress Engineer

Job Description

Lead and assist with the structural analysis of small satellites, payloads, sub-assemblies, and ground support equipment. Develop and execute finite element models (FEM) to simulate and predict the structural behavior of various components using NASA & Mil Standards. Perform linear and nonlinear static, dynamic, and thermal analyses to assess stress margins, fatigue life, and potential failure modes. Provide structural feedback on how to correct any design non-compliances. Provide structural input during test planning phases and process review. Support and collaborate with test engineers and technicians on the development and validation of structural models, simulations, and test plans for ground and flight testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with the structural analysis of small satellites, payloads, sub-assemblies, and ground support equipment.
• Develop and execute finite element models (FEM) using NASA & Mil Standards to simulate and predict the structural behavior of various components.
• Perform linear and nonlinear static, dynamic, and thermal analyses to assess stress margins, fatigue life, and potential failure modes.
• Provide structural feedback to correct any design non-compliances.
• Provide structural input during test planning phases and process review.
• Support and collaborate with test engineers and technicians on the development and validation of structural models, simulations, and test plans for ground and flight testing.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in stress analysis and structural analysis.
• Experience with Ansys, Femap, and finite element analysis (FEA).
• Ability to perform hand calculations (back of envelope calculations) for FEA.
• Experience in the aerospace industry, preferably with a background in satellite programs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Secret clearance preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment is within a rapidly growing company with an open workspace that fosters collaboration. Employees are encouraged to wear multiple hats and support multiple programs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Loveland, CO.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Loveland,CO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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