- Quartus Engineering
- Herndon, VA
- Full-Time
- 20 days ago
Senior Structural Analysis Engineer - 099QE.
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Senior Structural Analysis Engineer - 099QE: our view in 3 lines...
- The Role:This role is for a senior engineer with experience in structural analysis and finite element modelling for components and systems.
- The Person:The person will perform FEA and STOP analysis, create and maintain finite element models, support test planning and correlation, write analysis reports, and lead technical work on projects.
- Requirements:The ideal candidate has a BS and/or MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, or similar Engineering field, 6+ years of work experience with heavy emphasis on FEA, and experience with HyperMesh, FEMAP, NASTRAN, MATLAB, Python, and SolidWorks.
About the role
<h1 style="line-height: 30.0pt; background: white; margin: 15.0pt 0in 7.5pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #383f44;">About Quartus</span></h1><p style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #383f44;">Quartus Engineering Incorporated (www.quartus.com) is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions for a wide range of clients and industries. We employ advanced computer-aided engineering tools in the areas of optics, structural, thermal, and coupled analyses. We couple our engineering analysis capabilities with design, prototype, integration and test capabilities to create solutions for our clients that are of extraordinary value.</span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #383f44;"> </span></p><h1 style="line-height: 30.0pt; background: white; margin: 15.0pt 0in 7.5pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #383f44;">What will you do?</span></h1><p style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #383f44;">As a Structural Analysis Engineer, you will create, modify, and maintain finite element models (FEMs) of components and systems, with applications including stress analysis, structural dynamics, optical performance, and test correlation. As a Senior Engineer you may be expected to own the entire technical aspect of a given project, not necessarily just your area of expertise. </span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #383f44;"> </span></p><h1 style="line-height: 30.0pt; background: white; margin: 15.0pt 0in 7.5pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #383f44;">Essential Job Functions:</span></h1><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;">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)</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;">Perform structural-thermal-optical-performance (STOP) analysis for optical components and systems</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;">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</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;">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</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;">Assist in redesign and optimization of structures and systems not meeting load & environment requirements</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;">Generate custom codes to speed, improve, or expand analysis workflow and capabilities</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;">Perform pre-test analyses and model correlation</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;">Support test plan development and execution of feasibility studies</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;">Create reports to document analysis results, conclusions, and recommendations</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;">Lead or contribute to proposal efforts and sales meetings with potential clients</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;">Providing technical leadership in your area of expertise – mentoring, reviewing, internal development</span></li></ul><p style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #383f44;"> </span></p><h1 style="line-height: 30.0pt; background: white; margin: 15.0pt 0in 7.5pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #383f44;">Location</span></h1><p style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #383f44;">Position is based in either Herndon, VA or San Diego, CA with a hybrid schedule.*</span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #383f44;">*The hybrid work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs including but not limited to training, performance, or other operational requirements. Any physical location change may impact future employment.</span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #383f44;"> </span></p><h1 style="line-height: 30.0pt; background: white; margin: 15.0pt 0in 7.5pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #383f44;">What are we looking for?</span></h1><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;">BS and/or MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, or similar Engineering field</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;">6+ years of work experience with heavy emphasis on FEA</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;">Experience or expertise in one or more of the following commercial mechanical analysis tools is required: HyperMesh, FEMAP, NASTRAN</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;">Experience in one of the following areas: Spacecraft, Aeronautics, Composite Structures, Optical Systems</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;">Must be a US Person (US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident)</span></li></ul><p style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #383f44;"> </span></p><h1 style="line-height: 30.0pt; background: white; margin: 15.0pt 0in 7.5pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #383f44;"> Preferred Qualifications</span></h1><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;">Experience or expertise with static, modal, and/or vibration test planning, analytical direction, and correlation is highly desirable</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;">Experience in designing using CAD/CAE software (SolidWorks preferred)</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;">Familiarity with optical raytracing software (eg. Zemax, CodeV, etc.)</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;">Experience or expertise in coding with MATLAB, Python, or similar is highly desirabe</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #383f44; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #383f44;">Experience in analysis/test technical lead for successful flight hardware programs</span></li></ul><p style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #383f44;"> </span></p><h1 style="line-height: 30.0pt; background: white; margin: 15.0pt 0in 7.5pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #383f44;">Compensation and Benefits</span></h1><p style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #383f44;">Senior Engineer pay range: $114,443 - $190,738*</span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #383f44;">*This pay range represents base pay. In addition, you may be eligible for additional benefits and compensation.</span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #383f44;">Referral eligibility: Tier 1</span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #383f44;">Quartus is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Quartus provides comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, discretionary performance-based bonus, employee stock ownership plan, medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan with company match.</span></p>

