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Aerodyne Industries

Senior Mechanical Analyst

Orlando, FL · On-site

$88K - $117K/yr

The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities ... Experience with the use of standard industry modeling packages or FEA packages, such as NX Nastran ...

Chipton Ross

Structural Analysis Engineer

Palmdale, CA · On-site

... contract opportunity in Palmdale, CA. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE) * Required experience with FEA software including NASTRAN and PATRAN. * Airframe primary structure layout and ...

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Mechanical Engineer

Grantsburg, WI

Utilize cutting edge Digital tools, such as Creo, Windchill and Nastran Finite Element Analysis ... Must be a US Citizen and meet government contract requirements. * Must be able to satisfactorily ...

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Mechanical Engineer

Grantsburg, WI · On-site

Utilize cutting edge Digital tools, such as Creo, Windchill and Nastran Finite Element Analysis ... Must be a US Citizen and meet government contract requirements. * Must be able to satisfactorily ...

Judge Group, Inc.

Structural Engineer III

Englewood, CO

$65 - $73.90/hr

Title - Structural Engineer III Location - Englewood, CO 80112 Contract To Hire - 06+ Months Duties ... NASTRAN * FEMAP * CLASSICAL ANALYSIS * HAND CALCULATION METHODS * MECHANICAL DESIGN PRINCIPLES

TEKsystems

Principal Structural Engineer

Boulder, CO

$71.34/hr

Skills Nastran, simcenter, FEMAP, MATLAB Top Skills Details Nastran,simcenter,FEMAP Additional ... Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract nastran in the United States is $48.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41.11 and $50.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Nastran vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectContract NastranMechanical Engineer
Required CredentialsEngineering degree, Nastran software proficiencyEngineering degree, CAD/CAE skills
Work EnvironmentProject-based, consulting firms, aerospace, automotiveDesign, analysis, manufacturing in various industries
Employer & Industry UsageEngineering consulting, aerospace, defenseManufacturing, product design, R&D

Contract Nastran specialists focus on finite element analysis using Nastran software, often working on short-term projects. Mechanical Engineers have broader roles in design, analysis, and manufacturing across industries. While both require engineering backgrounds, Contract Nastran roles are more specialized in simulation and analysis, whereas Mechanical Engineers work on a wider range of engineering tasks.

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Infographic showing various Contract Nastran job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% Internship, 4% As Needed, 90% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,781 per year, or $48.9 per hour.
Stress & Loads Engineers- Freighter - April 2022

Stress & Loads Engineers- Freighter - April 2022

Keltia Design, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$63.25 - $86.75/hr

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Stress & Loads Engineers - Aircraft Freighter Modification - CA- 1909
We have some long term aircraft structures design positions staring soon working on a large aircraft freighter modification project. They are seeking Stress & Load engineers. Experience with previous aircraft freighter modification preferred. These are either long term contract or direct openings
Jobs Roles & Responsibilities.
Provide stress analysis on metallic and composite aircraft components, using Finite Element Analysis Software and/or hand calculations, to ensure airworthiness of structural modification to Boeing and Airbus aircraft. Works independently and with guidance from the Engineering Manager to plan and perform structural analysis of aircraft primary and secondary structures and interior components. Interfaces with Design Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Shop Personnel and Management. The Analyst will perform various analyses including Ultimate, Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Analysis. Prepare Static Test plans, Interface Loads reports and Structural Substantiation reports and Create Finite element and Nastran models.
  • Required Qualifications & Skills
    • Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of related experience in interiors and a Bachelor's degree.
    • NASTRAN/Patran FEA experience is required or similar.
    • Experience in aerospace primary and secondary structures, materials and properties, design criteria and release processes
    • Ability to meet plan delivery deadlines when assigned
    • Familiarity and demonstrated experience with FAA Title 14 Part 25 and/or EASA equivalent.

If interested, please send your updated resume in Word doc format to Colin at cad2@keltia-design.com with preferred pay requirements and availability and we will follow up immediately.

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