Structural Analysis Engineer III - 098QE

Quartus Engineering • San Diego, CA

3d • $94,581 - $157,635 • Hybrid

About The Position

Quartus Engineering Incorporated is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions for a wide range of clients and industries. We employ advanced computer-aided engineering tools in the areas of optics, structural, thermal, and coupled analyses. We couple our engineering analysis capabilities with design, prototype, integration and test capabilities to create solutions for our clients that are of extraordinary value.

Requirements

• 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)

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• competitive salary
• discretionary performance-based bonus
• employee stock ownership plan
• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k plan with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level