Structural Analysis Engineer – Composites | Remote

Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. This person will use FEMAP and Nastran to evaluate carbon fiber and other composite components and help the team develop sound, practical designs.

FEMAP/NASTRAN & Composites Remote Contract | 3-9 Months

This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Emily Bohanon
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $50 - $85 per hour

A bit about us:

We are an engineering team specializing in the design and development of unmanned aircraft systems. Our engineers work across the product lifecycle, helping bring aircraft concepts through design, prototyping, testing, and the transition to production.

We are looking for a Structural Analysis Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems involving composite structures. This person will use FEMAP and Nastran to evaluate carbon fiber and other composite components and help the team develop sound, practical designs.

Why join us?

Work on challenging composite structures and unmanned aircraft projects.
Apply your FEMAP/Nastran experience to meaningful structural design problems.
Collaborate with an experienced team of mechanical and aerospace engineers.
Contribute to projects across design, prototyping, testing, and production.

Health Benefits - 75% covered
Dental & Vision
401(k)

Job Details

What You’ll Do

• Perform structural and stress analysis of carbon fiber and composite components and assemblies.
• Develop and evaluate finite element models using FEMAP and Nastran.
• Assess structural performance under applicable loads and identify potential failure modes or areas of concern.
• Analyze bonded and fastened joints, including load transfer and structural integrity.
• Use engineering calculations to support and check finite element analysis results.
• Document analysis methods, assumptions, results, and recommendations in clear technical reports.
• Work with design engineers to review models and drawings, communicate findings, and support design improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to address structural questions throughout development.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of hands-on experience using FEMAP and Nastran for structural analysis.
• Experience analyzing composite or carbon fiber structures.
• Experience with bonded and fastened joints.
• Ability to interpret structural loads and translate analysis results into clear engineering recommendations.
• Strong technical communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a remote or in-office team.
• U.S. person status required.

Nice to Have

• Experience with SolidWorks and/or Siemens NX for CAD.
• Aerospace, aircraft, UAV, or UAS experience.
• Experience with structural substantiation reports, hand calculations, or fatigue analysis.
• A mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering degree.

Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.

<sub>Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy</sub>