Senior Structural Analysis Engineer - 099QE

Quartus Engineering•Herndon, VA

3d•$114,443 - $190,738•Hybrid

About The Position

Quartus Engineering Incorporated is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions. They employ advanced computer-aided engineering tools in optics, structural, thermal, and coupled analyses. They combine engineering analysis with design, prototype, integration, and test capabilities to deliver value to clients. As a Structural Analysis Engineer, you will create, modify, and maintain finite element models (FEMs) for components and systems, applying them to stress analysis, structural dynamics, optical performance, and test correlation. Senior Engineers may be responsible for the entire technical aspect of a project.

Requirements

BS and/or MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, or similar Engineering field
6+ 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
Experience in analysis/test technical lead for successful flight hardware programs

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
Function as technical lead for certain projects – define technical approach for complex problems, delegate and review portions of the workload, communicate with internal and external teams as a primary technical point of contact
Function as project lead for smaller projects – plan and staff projects, track schedules and budgets, act as a primary point of contact for all aspects of a project
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
Create reports to document analysis results, conclusions, and recommendations
Lead or contribute to proposal efforts and sales meetings with potential clients
Providing technical leadership in your area of expertise – mentoring, reviewing, internal development