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Job Title: Stress Analysis Engineer

Job Description

Join our team as a Stress Analysis Engineer based in Woodland Hills, CA, and be a part of our mission-driven efforts in global security. Engage in a rewarding opportunity that supports our Enterprise-wide digital transformation using model-based engineering and agile practices. This role involves designing military avionics, including inertial navigation, measurement systems, and mission computers for the Sentinel program. This position is 100% on-site and is not eligible for remote work. A competitive relocation assistance package may be offered.

Responsibilities

+ Serve as a technical individual contributor for the Analysis Engineering Team.

+ Understand the requirements and methods for analyzing structures to determine structural viability leading to certification.

+ Perform structural analysis including static, dynamics, stability, and damage tolerance analysis of metallic and electromechanical systems using both hand calculations and automated methods.

+ Build Finite Element Models (FEMs) using CAD geometry, meshing, and running solutions.

+ Review drawings and requirements for materials, structures, systems, and subsystems to perform analyses demonstrating compliance.

+ Manipulate large-scale finite element models.

+ Document structural analysis methods and propose new methods based on project needs.

+ Compute margins using appropriate analysis methods.

+ Document static/dynamic test plans and procedure requirements.

+ Participate and present in internal and external customer design reviews.

+ Support material review board (MRB) and nonconformance to ensure sound structural substantiation.

+ Collaborate in a team environment, prioritize tasks, and develop solutions for complex problems.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with five or more years of applicable experience, OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with three or more years of applicable experience, OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of applicable experience.

+ Experience with FEA analysis, preferably ANSYS, for structural analysis of designs.

+ Experience with system/sub-system FEA modeling/analysis, including static, modal, buckling, dynamic, sine, random, acoustic, thermal strength/distortion, and bolted joint analyses.

+ Ability to verify the validity of simulation results by hand calculations or comparison with heritage programs.

+ Active DoD Secret or higher clearance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Metallic structural analysis experience.

+ Thermal analysis experience.

+ Experience with ANSYS and 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software applications.

+ Solid understanding of loads development used for structural analysis.

+ Experience in test planning, test support, and data reduction.

+ Experience supporting mechanical analysis of circuit card design.

+ Demonstrated creativity and problem-solving skills.

+ Self-motivated with experience working in a team environment.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

+ Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Work Environment

This position is 100% on-site with no telecommuting options. The role requires an Active Secret clearance and operates on a 1st Shift 9/80A schedule. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time. The work environment fosters a culture of innovation and offers opportunities to work on innovative projects within the Sentinel program. Benefits include holiday and paid time off, with potential relocation assistance if needed.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $90.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.