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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

Accord Technologies Inc.

FEA Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$55.50 - $76/hr

Tucson, Arizona (Onsite) Contract Duration: 2 Years Position type: C2C Must have: FEA Eng, Abaqus ... FE-Safe * NX Nastran * NX Modeling * Python Scripting - Good to have Preferred Experience

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How much do contract nastran jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 12, 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.
Chassis CAE Engineer

Chassis CAE Engineer

Engineering Technology Associates, Inc.

Troy, MI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 15 hours ago

Job description

Description
Hello,
HATCI is now accepting resumes for the position provided below. All resumes should ONLY be sent to the hiring manager listed. Loop in Purchasing and HR once a candidate has been identified with the hiring manger and we will let you know the next steps.
• DO NOT submit any candidates with a bill rate higher than the rates listed below. The markup, relating to operating cost and candidate's fringe benefits, should not exceed 50%. Any exceptions either of these requirements need to be disclosed and approved by both the hiring manager and purchasing agent.
• Once a candidate has been approved by the hiring manager please send the hiring manager, purchasing, and HR the Exhibit A document, provided in the master agreement, to begin the onboarding process.
• Please only submit candidates that do NOT require visa sponsorship.
The approved bill rate is listed in the table below:
Contract labor request
Title
Chassis CAE Engineer
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Experience
Minimum 8 Years
Length
7 months
Hours
Full time
Approved bill rate
72.00 - 75.00 / Hour
Benefits
~
Hiring Manager
Ahmed Korba
Send resumes to
akorba@hatci.com
Location:
Superior Township, MI
Job Description
  • Perform chassis and suspension structural, fatigue, and vibration FEA using ANSYS, NASTRAN, LS-DYNA, or equivalent.
  • Analyze control arms, subframes, suspension links, knuckles, crossmembers, bushings, and related systems under static, dynamic, and durability loading.
  • Develop FEA models, boundary conditions, load cases, and material definitions aligned with HMG CAE requirements.
  • Correlate simulation results with physical test data to improve model accuracy and prediction robustness.
  • Generate technical documentation, reports, and recommendations to guide design decisions.
  • Build and validate full-vehicle and subsystem Chassis and Vehicle models on Nastran and ABAQUS.
  • Support chassis and NVH-related CAE activities if needed.
  • Partner with design, CAE, NVH, and vehicle dynamics teams to drive simulation-informed design decisions.
  • Participate in engineering reviews, presenting analysis results and design recommendations.
  • Support R&D initiatives and innovation projects improving chassis performance, refinement, and robustness.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace or a related field of study
  • Preferred: PhD/MSc in Mechanical Engineering or a related field of study
  • 5+ years of Body Finite Element Structural CAE Simulations using ABAQUS and NASTRAN for Chassis.
  • 3+ years of NVH simulations with NASTRAN
  • 5+ years of experience leading engineers through automotive production work.
  • Ability to work independently with minimum guidelines.
  • Strong oral and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of automotive suspension system and vehicle dynamics.

Requirements
Hello,
HATCI is now accepting resumes for the position provided below. All resumes should ONLY be sent to the hiring manager listed. Loop in Purchasing and HR once a candidate has been identified with the hiring manger and we will let you know the next steps.
• DO NOT submit any candidates with a bill rate higher than the rates listed below. The markup, relating to operating cost and candidate's fringe benefits, should not exceed 50%. Any exceptions either of these requirements need to be disclosed and approved by both the hiring manager and purchasing agent.
• Once a candidate has been approved by the hiring manager please send the hiring manager, purchasing, and HR the Exhibit A document, provided in the master agreement, to begin the onboarding process.
• Please only submit candidates that do NOT require visa sponsorship.
The approved bill rate is listed in the table below:
Contract labor request
Title
Chassis CAE Engineer
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Experience
Minimum 8 Years
Length
7 months
Hours
Full time
Approved bill rate
72.00 - 75.00 / Hour
Benefits
~
Hiring Manager
Ahmed Korba
Send resumes to
akorba@hatci.com
Location:
Superior Township, MI
Job Description
  • Perform chassis and suspension structural, fatigue, and vibration FEA using ANSYS, NASTRAN, LS-DYNA, or equivalent.
  • Analyze control arms, subframes, suspension links, knuckles, crossmembers, bushings, and related systems under static, dynamic, and durability loading.
  • Develop FEA models, boundary conditions, load cases, and material definitions aligned with HMG CAE requirements.
  • Correlate simulation results with physical test data to improve model accuracy and prediction robustness.
  • Generate technical documentation, reports, and recommendations to guide design decisions.
  • Build and validate full-vehicle and subsystem Chassis and Vehicle models on Nastran and ABAQUS.
  • Support chassis and NVH-related CAE activities if needed.
  • Partner with design, CAE, NVH, and vehicle dynamics teams to drive simulation-informed design decisions.
  • Participate in engineering reviews, presenting analysis results and design recommendations.
  • Support R&D initiatives and innovation projects improving chassis performance, refinement, and robustness.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace or a related field of study
  • Preferred: PhD/MSc in Mechanical Engineering or a related field of study
  • 5+ years of Body Finite Element Structural CAE Simulations using ABAQUS and NASTRAN for Chassis.
  • 3+ years of NVH simulations with NASTRAN
  • 5+ years of experience leading engineers through automotive production work.
  • Ability to work independently with minimum guidelines.
  • Strong oral and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of automotive suspension system and vehicle dynamics.

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