Stress Analysis Engineer
Quick Summary
We’re ALTEN Technology USA,
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
Location: Chula Vista, CA
We are seeking a Stress Analysis Engineer who will perform structural analysis in support of thermosets, thermoplastics, composites, metallic nacelles and aerostructure components using standard analysis methods and finite element approaches. You will conduct design trades and final product configuration definitions considering safety, strength, weight, cost & producibility for Commercial applications. You will also generate and present reports suitable for transmittal to an airworthiness authority, internal/external customers (such as Boeing, Airbus, Embraer and Military). In addition, you will collaborate with both domestic and international engineering support teams on technical aspects of the stress analysis activities.
Responsibilities
• Responsible for performing structural analysis of aircraft components, assemblies, and systems while working as an integrated team for design studies.
• Solve challenging structural analysis problems via research and coordination with subject matter experts/chief engineers
• Structural analysis includes development of finite element models and loads, and performing static, fatigue and vibrations analysis
• Evaluate structural integrity of aircraft structures by way of classical hand analysis and finite element methods.
• Generate documentation to report analysis and test results to support airworthiness certification
• Supports operation of equipment engineering systems by evaluating and interpreting needs and problems and develops effective approaches to resolving those issues.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of prior relevant experience OR
• Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience OR
• Experience with structural analysis (classical hand analysis and finite element skills)
• Structural load paths experience
• NASTRAN or equivalent software’s highly desired.
• FEA (Finite Element Analysis) software experience
• Experience communicating and presenting technical information to senior level leadership
Preferred Qualifications
• Degrees preferred: Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, Structural or similar
• Experience with any aircraft or space vehicle structures
• General knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements
• Experience working with international teams
• Background in composite material structure and design
Salary
• $105,000-140,000 per year
• The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.
Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
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Listing Details
- First seen
- April 3, 2026
- Last seen
- April 27, 2026
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- Days active
- 23
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 34%
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- April 27, 2026
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