Structural Engineer

John Galt Staffing; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

John Galt Staffing is seeking a Structural Engineer to analyze, design, and test prototype hardware for high-impact national security missions. The role emphasizes finite element modeling, margin assessments, and hands-on test support from concept through prototype testing and on-orbit demonstration where applicable.

The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary team, coordinate with management to align analyses with schedules, and maintain thorough documentation and reviews of

Qualifications

• Femap/Nastran structural analysis including structures, bolts, and margin assessments.
• 5 years of SolidWorks or comparable CAD experience.
• Engineering documentation, procedures, work instructions, and document control.
• MS Office tools, including Word, Excel, Project, and Visio.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Degree Level: B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with 5 years structural analysis experience OR M.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with 3 years structural analysis experience.
• US Citizenship required; Interim Secret clearance sufficient for start but will need to be cleared to the Top Secret level.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project management and engineering teams to align structural analysis and test-support activities with program schedules.
• Maintain controlled structural engineering documentation, including CAD and analysis files, reports, drawings, procedures, and work instructions.
• Support design reviews, test planning, and digital engineering activities.

Skills

Femap/Nastran

SolidWorks CAD

Engineering documentation

MS Office

Teamwork

US Citizenship

Top Secret clearance capable

Education

B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

M.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Femap

Nastran

SolidWorks

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

Seeking a Structural Engineer to support the analysis, design, development, and testing of prototype hardware for high-impact national security missions. The successful candidate will have a strong background in structural analysis and finite element modeling, including analysis of structural components, assemblies, and bolted joints.

The Structural Engineer will develop and execute structural analyses using Femap/Nastran, evaluate structural performance and margins, prepare clear technical documentation and presentations, and collaborate across interdisciplinary engineering teams. Additionally, this role will require a significant amount of hands‑on test support ranging from instrumented hammer modal testing to random vibration and shock testing. The candidate will support engineering decisions related to structural design, test planning, risk reduction, and hardware development from early concept development through prototype testing and, where applicable, on‑orbit demonstration.

The successful candidate will work as part of an interdisciplinary engineering team developing operational prototype hardware from concept development through environmental testing and, where applicable, on‑orbit demonstration.

The Structural Engineer will perform and document structural analyses throughout the program lifecycle, including finite element modeling, structural and bolted‑joint analysis, margin assessment, and support for resolving structural issues identified during design, fabrication, integration, or test.

The candidate will coordinate with project management and engineering teams to align structural analysis and test‑support activities with program schedules, identify technical risks, and communicate analysis status and results to program management and sponsors.

Responsibilities also include maintaining controlled structural engineering documentation, including CAD and analysis files, reports, drawings, procedures, and work instructions, and supporting design reviews, test planning, and digital engineering activities.

Required Skills:

• Femap/Nastran structural analysis, including structures, bolts, and margin assessments
• 5 years of SolidWorks or comparable CAD experience
• Engineering documentation, procedures, work instructions, and document control
• MS Office tools, including Word, Excel, Project, and Visio
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and multidisciplinary teamwork
• Degree Level: B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with 5 years structural analysis experience OR M.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with 3 years structural analysis experience
• US Citizenship required; Interim Secret clearance sufficient for start but will need to be cleared to the Top Secret level

Preferred Skills:

• Structural engineering experience for space, airborne, and/or R&D prototype systems
• Modal testing, model correlation, and vibration testing experience
• Shaker-table vibration and shock testing experience
• Thermal or coupled thermal-structural analysis experience
• Materials characterization or material-property assessment experience