Structural Analysis Engineer I

About Quartus

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.

About Aerospace Sector

Quartus is a key contributor to aerospace advancements, specializing in engineering simulation and custom hardware. We've played a vital role in a diverse range of optical systems, launch vehicle and spacecraft projects involving design, analysis, testing, and hardware assembly and integration. Our aerospace sector expertise also includes aircraft structural design, analysis, and testing, including support for FAA certifications. Quartus excels in commercial and defense aircraft applications, as well as custom optical systems and prototypes for space-based mechanisms, including on-orbit servicing.

What will you do?

As a Structural Analysis Engineer I, you will perform analysis-driven design through building structural and thermal simulations, performing optimization and redesign, correlating simulations to match testing, and delivering results to our customers. We perform analysis and testing of a wide variety of linear and non-linear systems ranging from aircraft and spacecraft to optical systems. You will gain exposure to an array of leading commercial simulation software such as NASTRAN, Abaqus, ANSYS, Hypermesh, and FEMAP.

Essential Job Functions :

• Generate finite element models (FEMs)
• Verify that parts and systems are adequately designed for requirements and environments
• Assist in redesign and optimization of areas not meeting load & environment requirements
• Generate custom codes to speed, improve, or expand analysis workflow and capabilities
• Perform pre-test analyses and model correlation
• Present findings and recommendations to the project team, company or customer
• Support test plan development and execution of feasibility studies
• Document work using Microsoft Word or PowerPoint

Location

Position is based in Herndon, VA with a hybrid schedule.

What are we looking for?

Compensation and Benefits

Engineer I pay range : $66,071 - $107,960

Referral eligibility : Tier 1

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.