Structural Analysis Engineer III — FEA & STOP (Hybrid)

Quartus Engineering; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Quartus Engineering is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer to model components with finite element methods, analyze stress, dynamics, optical performance, and support design optimization.

The position is based in San Diego, CA or Herndon, VA with a hybrid schedule. Requires BS/MS in Mechanical/Aerospace/Structural fields and 4 years of FEA experience using HyperMesh, FEMAP, or NASTRAN. US Persons only.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, or similar field.
• 4 years of work experience with heavy emphasis on FEA.
• Experience with HyperMesh, FEMAP, NASTRAN required.
• Experience in Spacecraft, Aeronautics, Composite Structures, Optical Systems preferred.
• US Person (US Citizen or Green Card) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural finite element analysis (FEA) for static, nonlinear, thermal, modal, and dynamics load cases.
• Perform STOP analysis for optical components and systems.
• Assist redesign/optimization when loads or environments aren’t met.
• Develop custom codes to speed or extend analysis workflow.
• Conduct pre-test analyses and model correlation.
• Support test plan development and feasibility studies.
• Present findings to project teams/customers.
• Create reports documenting results, conclusions, and recommendations.

Skills

FEA

Static/dynamic analysis

Vibration/ Shock analysis

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical/Aerospace/Structural Engineering

4 years FEA experience

Tools

HyperMesh

FEMAP

NASTRAN

SolidWorks

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Quartus Engineering is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer to model components with finite element methods, analyze stress, dynamics, optical performance, and support design optimization.

The position is based in San Diego, CA or Herndon, VA with a hybrid schedule. Requires BS/MS in Mechanical/Aerospace/Structural fields and 4 years of FEA experience using HyperMesh, FEMAP, or NASTRAN. US Persons only.