Job Title: Stress / Structural Analyst!
Job Description
This role focuses on performing stress and structural analysis to support the design, development, and verification of aerospace, defense, or advanced mechanical systems. You will analyze metallic and composite components, evaluate designs against structural requirements, and recommend improvements to ensure safety, reliability, and performance throughout the entire product lifecycle. You will apply finite element analysis, hand calculations, and advanced analytical methods to assess components subjected to static, dynamic, thermal, vibration, fatigue, and shock loading conditions.
Responsibilities
Perform detailed structural and stress analyses on metallic and composite components for aerospace, defense, or advanced mechanical systems.
Use finite element analysis tools to evaluate components and assemblies under static, dynamic, thermal, vibration, fatigue, and shock loading conditions.
Conduct hand calculations and mechanical analyses to validate and complement finite element analysis results.
Evaluate designs against structural, safety, reliability, and performance requirements and identify potential risks or weaknesses.
Develop and document analytical models, assumptions, and methodologies to support design and verification activities.
Interpret analysis results and provide clear recommendations to design and engineering teams to improve structural integrity and performance.
Support the verification and validation of components and systems by correlating analysis results with test data where applicable.
Prepare technical reports, summaries, and presentations that communicate analysis approaches, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure structural considerations are integrated throughout the product lifecycle.
Essential Skills
Extensive experience in stress and structural analysis of metallic and composite components for aerospace, defense, or advanced mechanical systems.
Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) with a strong focus on Ansys.
Ability to perform hand calculations and mechanical calculations to support and validate FEA results.
Experience analyzing components subjected to static, dynamic, thermal, vibration, fatigue, and shock loading conditions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on structural evaluation and verification.
BS degree with approximately 10-15 years of relevant experience in stress or structural analysis.
Proficiency with tools such as MATLAB or similar mathematical software for engineering analysis.
Ability to clearly document and communicate analysis methods, results, and recommendations.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license is a strong plus.
Experience working across the full product lifecycle, from concept design through verification and validation.
Familiarity with both metallic and composite materials and their structural behavior.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing technical reports and presentations.
Work Environment
You will work in a technical, engineering-focused environment that supports the design and verification of aerospace, defense, and advanced mechanical systems. The role involves extensive use of finite element analysis tools, particularly Ansys, as well as engineering software such as MATLAB for performing mechanical and hand calculations. You will collaborate closely with other engineers and stakeholders in a structured setting where analytical rigor, clear documentation, and cross-functional communication are essential.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntsville, AL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $72.00 - $77.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Huntsville,AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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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