Structural Engineer (Mechanical)
About The Position
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
Requirements
- BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of structural analysis and design experience
- Strong FEA experience (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran)
- Structural optimization and weight reduction experience
- Materials selection knowledge, including metals and composites
- Familiarity with the aerospace regulatory environment (FAA airworthiness requirements)
Nice To Haves
- UAV or aerospace airframe experience
- Composite structures design
- Topology optimization tools
- MS in a structural discipline
Responsibilities
- Perform structural analysis (FEA and hand calculations) on airframe and dock structures
- Drive weight reduction through design optimization
- Select materials based on strength, weight, cost, and manufacturability
- Evaluate load cases, fatigue, and failure modes
- Recommend design changes and document analyses
- Support test correlation and validation
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
