Stress Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Stress Analyst Job Description

Utilize first principle methods and design tools to develop new aircraft products. Own the development of primary and secondary aircraft structural parts and assemblies, both metallic and composite, from preliminary design through prototype manufacturing. Perform complex modeling and finite element analysis at the detailed component, major assembly, and aircraft levels, including analysis simulations for strength, buckling, damage tolerance, and delamination. Apply design for manufacturing concepts to create cost-effective and easily manufacturable solutions. Conduct trade studies and perform design and analysis research of complex engineering concepts to determine optimal solutions for weight, performance, manufacturability, cost, and schedule. Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment to solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on schedule and cost objectives, and coordinate work with mechanical systems, systems integration, aerodynamics, manufacturing, project engineering, and other team members. Provide onsite engineering support at manufacturing and integration sites.

• Develop and refine aircraft structural parts and assemblies from design to prototype manufacturing.
• Perform detailed finite element analysis and modeling for various structural levels.
• Conduct simulations for strength, buckling, damage tolerance, and delamination.
• Apply cost-effective manufacturing design concepts.
• Conduct trade studies and research for optimal engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex engineering challenges.
• Provide engineering support at manufacturing and integration sites.

• Expertise in FEMAP and structural modeling and simulation tools such as ANSYS or NASTRAN.
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Over 5 years of experience in aerospace stress analysis, structures design, analysis, or related roles.
• Proficiency in CAD software and engineering data analysis.
• Strong understanding of material properties, stress analysis, fatigue assessment, load paths, design practices, and hand calculations.
• Technical knowledge in core engineering principles and composite materials.

• Experience with composite or metallic analysis.
• Proven experience in aerospace stress analysis.

The position operates within an engineering lab and hardware-focused testing environment. The role is part of a cross-functional engineering team working in a fast-paced product development setting. Responsibilities include a combination of test execution, troubleshooting, and engineering support activities. The work setting provides opportunities to support cutting-edge defense and autonomous systems technology and gain exposure to advanced electrical hardware, test systems, and emerging technologies.

This is a Contract position based out of Costa Mesa, CA.

The pay range for this position is $125.00 - $150.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Costa Mesa,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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