Structural Analysis Engineer III - 098QE

Quartus Engineering

$94K — $157K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS and/or MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, or similar Engineering field
  • 4+ years of work experience with heavy emphasis on FEA
  • Proficiency in commercial mechanical analysis tools: HyperMesh, FEMAP, NASTRAN
  • Experience in Spacecraft, Aeronautics, Composite Structures, or Optical Systems
  • US Person status required (US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident)

Responsibilities

  • Perform structural finite element analysis (FEA) for various load types
  • Conduct structural-thermal-optical-performance (STOP) analysis for optical systems
  • Assist in redesigning structures to meet requirements
  • Develop custom codes to enhance analysis workflows
  • Execute pre-test analyses and correlate models
  • Support test plan creation and feasibility studies
  • Present analysis findings to stakeholders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
  • Discretionary performance-based bonuses
  • Employee stock ownership plan
  • Flexible hybrid work schedule
Full Job Description
What will you do?

As a Structural Analysis Engineer, you will create, modify, and maintain finite element models (FEMs) of components and systems, with applications including stress analysis, structural dynamics, optical performance, and test correlation.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Perform structural finite element analysis (FEA) for a range of solutions and load types, including static, nonlinear, thermal distortion, modal, and structural dynamics (vibration & shock)
  • Perform structural-thermal-optical-performance (STOP) analysis for optical components and systems
  • Assist in redesign and optimization of structures and systems not meeting load & environment requirements
  • Generate custom codes to speed, improve, or expand analysis workflow and capabilities
  • Perform pre-test analyses and model correlation
  • Support test plan development and execution of feasibility studies
  • Present findings to the project team, company, or customer
  • Create reports to document analysis results, conclusions, and recommendations
Location

Position is based in either San Diego, CA, or Herndon, VA with a hybrid schedule.*

*The hybrid work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs including but not limited to training, performance, or other operational requirements. Any physical location change may impact future employment.

What are we looking for?
  • BS and/or MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, or similar Engineering field
  • 4+ years of work experience with heavy emphasis on FEA
  • Experience or expertise in one or more of the following commercial mechanical analysis tools is required: HyperMesh, FEMAP, NASTRAN
  • Experience in one of the following areas: Spacecraft, Aeronautics, Composite Structures, Optical Systems
  • Must be a US Person (US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident)


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience or expertise with static, modal, and/or vibration test planning, analytical direction, and correlation is highly desirable
  • Experience in designing using CAD/CAE software (SolidWorks preferred)
  • Familiarity with optical raytracing software (eg. Zemax, CodeV, etc.)
  • Experience or expertise in coding with MATLAB, Python, or similar is highly desirable


Compensation and Benefits

Engineer III pay range: $94,581 - $157,635

*This pay range represents base pay. In addition, you may be eligible for additional benefits and compensation.

Referral eligibility: Tier 1

Quartus provides comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, discretionary performance-based bonus, employee stock ownership plan, medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan with company match.

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