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Epitec

Analyst - Structural III

Kent, WA · On-site

Type: Contract * Job #106495 Epitec is seeking to support a private American space technology ... Nastran * Ansys * HyperMesh * OptiStruct * Experience performing bolted joint analysis * Experience ...

Prolim Global

Engineer Structural 3

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$108/hr

Contract Duration: August 10 - November 7, 2026 Experience: 6-15 years Openings: 1 Schedule: 9/80A ... Perform structural analysis using hand calculations and FEMAP/NASTRAN . * Conduct static and ...

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Mechanical Engineer

Saint Paul, MN · 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 ...

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Mechanical Engineer

Saint Croix Falls, 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 ...

Actalent

Structural Analysis Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

This role focuses on modal, static, and dynamic analysis using FEMAP and NASTRAN while working ... Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA. Pay and ...

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As of Sep 7, 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.

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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

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Infographic showing various Contract Nastran job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,781 per year, or $48.9 per hour.

Analyst - Structural III

Epitec

Kent, WA • On-site

Contractor

Medical, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

  • Location: Kent, Washington
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #106495

Epitec is seeking to support a private American space technology company hiring an experienced Structural Analyst III to support development of the next generation of a heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle.
This engineer will be responsible for structural analysis, sizing, testing, qualification, and integration of payload accommodation hardware, including large-scale composite and metallic aerospace structures. The position offers ownership of hardware through the entire product lifecycle from concept through launch.
Job Details
Job Title: Structural Analyst III
Location: Kent, WA
Shift: Day Shift
W2 Contract: W2 Contract with strong potential for conversion to Direct Hire
Pay Range: Market Rate
Medical Benefits & PTO Included
Work Environment: Fully Onsite
Responsibilities
  • Own the full hardware lifecycle from requirements definition through concept development, design, analysis, testing, qualification, and integration
  • Perform structural analysis of primary and secondary metallic and composite aerospace structures
  • Complete hand calculations and FEM analyses to determine margins of safety
  • Develop and validate finite element models (FEM)
  • Generate stress analysis documentation supporting engineering releases and drawings
  • Conduct trade studies evaluating risk, cost, and performance
  • Support structural test planning, execution, data reduction, and reporting
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, integration, and cross-functional engineering teams
  • Present technical findings to internal and external stakeholders
  • Support launch vehicle hardware development from concept through flight qualification
Requirements
Required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • 6+ years of aerospace structural analysis experience
  • Experience supporting aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures
  • Experience performing vehicle load path distribution analysis and structural sizing
  • Strong understanding of metallic and composite structural design
  • Experience with:
    • Nastran
    • Ansys
    • HyperMesh
    • OptiStruct
  • Experience performing bolted joint analysis
  • Experience using CAD systems (Creo/Windchill preferred)
  • Experience performing hand calculations and FEA
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to independently own projects and drive execution
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder), Refugee, or Asylee
Preferred
  • Launch vehicle or spacecraft development experience
  • Skin-stringer structure design
  • Orthogrid structure design
  • Isogrid structure design
  • Composite sandwich panel design
  • Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) experience
  • Automated Tape Laying (ATL) experience
  • Large out-of-autoclave composite structure experience
  • Manufacturing process development experience
  • Systems engineering knowledge
  • Design of Experiments (DOE) experience
  • Production transition experience

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