Structural Engineer

Aquila; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Principal

Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed

Buy Your Own Device (BYOD)

Tuition & Training Reimbursement

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Aquila Technology in Lexington, MA is seeking a Structural Engineer to support a defense research program. The role emphasizes structural analysis, FEM modeling, and mechanical design, using Femap/Nastran and SolidWorks to develop prototype hardware and validate structures.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of modeling and simulation experience, with proven work in static and dynamic structural analysis, documentation, and model correlation.

Qualifications

• 3 years of modeling and simulation experience.
• 3 years of static and dynamic structural modeling and analysis.
• 3 years of structural modeling.
• 3 years creating and updating documentation.
• 3 years with Femap.
• 3 years with SolidWorks CAD.
• 3 years with NASTRAN.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analyses using Femap/Nastran.
• Evaluate structural performance.
• Support vibration and shock testing.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on prototype hardware development and testing.

Skills

Femap

NASTRAN

SolidWorks

Static and dynamic structural modeling

Modeling & Simulation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Structural Engineer

Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain an Active Secret Clearance due to the nature of the work. MUST BE US CITIZEN

Location: This position is 100% onsitein Lexington, MA

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila Technology is seeking a Structural Engineer to support a leading defense research organization. The ideal candidate will have experience in structural analysis, finite element modeling (FEM), and mechanical design. Responsibilities include performing structural analyses using Femap/Nastran, evaluating structural performance, supporting vibration and shock testing, and collaborating with engineering teams on prototype hardware development and testing.

Must Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 years Modeling and Simulation
• 3 years Experience with static and dynamic structual modeling and analysis
• 3 yearsStructural Modeling
• 3 years Experience creating and updating documentation
• 3 years Experience with Femap
• 3 years Solidworks 3D Computer-Aided Design(CAD)
• 3 years NASTRAN

Nice to Have:

• Major in Aerospace
• Experience with Line-of-Sight jitter analysis
• Experience with STOP (Structural, Thermal, Optical Performance) analysis
• Experience with structural testing and model correlation
• Modeling and analysis of space thermo systems
• Stability and Stress Fatigue
• Thermal Engineering
• Experience supporting space flight programs
• Experience with vibration and shock testing to characterize, anchor, and validate models
• Perform structural analyses and testing
• Environmental testing experience (for example: TVAC, vibration, shock, thermal, etc)
• Experience performing materials characterization testing
• Modal testing

Benefits and Perks:

Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include:

PTO – 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays – 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) – 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire:

• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment

Tuition & Training Reimbursement- 5K annually for pre-approved, Eligible full-time team members who have completed a minimum ofsix (6) months of employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job‑related courses taken through an accredited college or university. Team members must achieve a grade of “B” or better to qualify for reimbursement.Aquila will reimburse up to $5,000 per fiscal year for tuition expenses only. Expenses related to training programs, certifications, books, materials, meals, transportation, or other non-tuition costs are not eligible under the Tuition Reimbursement Program. All tuition reimbursement requests must be submitted to and approved by the team member’s Manager prior to course registration. Reimbursement will be issued upon successful course completion and submission of final grades and proof of payment.

401K with Principal

• Eligibility on date of hire
• Employer Match- 100% of first 3% and 50% of next 2%
• Vesting- 100%
• Contribution limit- $24,500
• Catch-up contribution limit- $8,000
• Catch-up contribution limit for ages 60-63 in calendar year- $11,250
• Catchup contributions must be directed to Roth bucket if earned over $150k in 2025

Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses. Aquila Technology will reimburse team members who work from home ONLY for cell phone/mobile device fees for work‑related communications and/or operations each month. Employees eligible for this benefit must work remote 2 days a week or more to qualify.

Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) –Team members are eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,500 every three (3) years for the purchase of electronic equipment used to access corporate services. To qualify for this benefit, employees must have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment and must agree to and sign the Device Minimum Configuration Form prior to reimbursement. Electronic devices eligible under the Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) program are limited to cell phones, laptops, and tablets.

Clearance: Interim clearance is sufficient to start; candidate will need to clear to a TS level upon start.

Work Schedule: This position is Onsite. Successful candidate will start 100% onsite until team is comfortable with on-boarding status. After ~6-9 months, working a minimum of 4 days onsite. Non-local candidates would need to fully relocate at the start of of the position to be considered.

Interview Schedule: 1st round interview will be a Zoom with the hiring manager. 2nd round interview will be a Zoom with additional team members as needed.