Structural Analysis Engineer

Actalent; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent in San Diego, CA is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer to support aerospace, defense, optical and space programs through structural analysis and FEA using FEMAP and NASTRAN.

You will work onsite with a team of engineers, performing modal, static and dynamic analyses, as well as stress and margin assessments across the product lifecycle from concept to delivery.

Qualifications

• Extensive FEMAP/NASTRAN experience required.
• Strong background in modal, static, and dynamic analysis.
• A&D/space industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform stress and margin assessment.
• Support structural qualification efforts.
• Evaluate vibration and shock environments.
• Prepare and review analysis results.
• Collaborate with design engineers across lifecycle.
• Contribute to programs from concept to delivery.
• Communicate technical results effectively.

Skills

FEMAP

NASTRAN

FEA

Modal analysis

Static analysis

Dynamic analysis

Python

MATLAB

VBA

STOP analysis

Tools

SIGFIT

ANSYS

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Title: Structural Analysis Engineer

The Structural Analyst will support advanced aerospace, defense, optical, and space programs through structural analysis and FEA activities. This position is responsible for performing modal, static, and dynamic analysis using FEMAP and NASTRAN while partnering closely with design engineers throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Perform stress and margin assessment.
• Support structural qualification efforts.
• Evaluate vibration and shock environments.
• Prepare and review analysis results.
• Support products ranging from space payloads and satellites to optical systems, advanced sensors, lasers, propulsion systems, and other high-performance technologies.
• Contribute to programs from conceptual development through final delivery.
• Effectively communicate technical results.

Essential Skills

• Extensive experience using FEMAP and NASTRAN.
• Strong Finite Element Analysis (FEA) background.
• Experience in modal, static, and dynamic analysis.
• Aerospace & Defense industry experience, preferably in space.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with programming and automation tools such as Python, MATLAB, VBA, or similar scripting languages.
• Experience with Structural-Thermal-Optical Performance (STOP) analysis.
• Experience with advanced analysis tools such as SIGFIT and/or ANSYS.
• Space experience with optical systems, space hardware, satellites, etc.
• Basic CAD skills, with SolidWorks preferred.

Work Environment

This position is 100% onsite in Rancho Bernardo, following a 9/80 schedule. You will be part of a team of approximately 8-10 structural engineers and collaborate with engineering teams throughout the U.S., including on the East Coast and Midwest. The work involves significant interaction with a growing engineering organization that is heavily invested in expansion and innovation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $64.00 - $82.00/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 San Diego,CA. 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.

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