ALTEN Technology USA
Mechanical Engineer II - Structural Analysis
About this role
ALTEN Technology USA seeks a Mechanical Engineer II specializing in structural analysis to perform finite element analysis on mechanical and electromechanical components across defense, space, aviation, and medical industries. This fully remote role requires 4+ years of experience with FEA tools (Femap/NX Nastran) and the ability to work independently on complex structural and dynamic analysis problems while collaborating across engineering disciplines.
What you'll do
- Conduct FEA analysis for static and dynamic loads on mechanical components with minimal supervision
- Develop solid and shell meshing models and validate with hand calculations
- Collect and analyze design inputs, then present findings in design reviews
- Estimate project scope, duration, and resource requirements for analysis tasks
- Communicate with vendors, teams, and project managers; support sales quoting efforts
- Prepare regulatory-compliant engineering documentation and coordinate with cross-functional teams
What they're looking for
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Femap with NX Nastran
- SolidWorks or equivalent CAD
- Static and dynamic structural analysis
- Hand calculation and validation
- Technical communication and reporting
- Problem-solving with engineering principles
- Project management and multi-tasking
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ALTEN Technology USA
ALTEN Technology USA provides engineering validation, testing, and technical support services for automotive systems including connected vehicles, propulsion controls, infotainment, battery systems, and power electronics. The company is hiring validation engineers, test engineers, design engineers, and issue resolution specialists to develop test plans, verify compliance, investigate technical issues, and support product development across automotive hardware and software platforms.
View all jobs at ALTEN Technology USALikely interview questions
- Walk us through a complex FEA project where you had to choose between solid and shell meshing—what factors influenced your decision?
- Describe your experience validating FEA results with hand calculations. How do you ensure accuracy and identify modeling errors?