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GE Aerospace

Lead Engineer - Mechanical Analysis

Evendale, OH · On-site

$106K - $128K/yr

Minimum of 4 years of experience in a mechanical design, analysis or similar engineering position. * Demonstrated expertise in design and analysis tools, such as Unigraphics/NX, Ansys Classic and/or ...

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How much do mechanical analysis engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for mechanical analysis engineer in the United States is $102,878.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,500.00 and $126,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a mechanical analysis engineer?

A Mechanical Analysis Engineer is responsible for evaluating and optimizing mechanical systems, components, and structures using engineering principles and analysis tools. They use methods like finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and thermal simulations to assess performance, durability, and safety. Their work helps ensure that designs meet industry standards, withstand operational stresses, and function efficiently. They often collaborate with design engineers, manufacturing teams, and testing departments to refine and validate mechanical solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a mechanical analysis engineer?

A Mechanical Analysis Engineer typically needs a solid background in mechanical engineering principles, analytical problem-solving skills, and a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) software, CAD tools, and certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent are often required. Strong communication, teamwork, and project management skills help set candidates apart in collaborative technical environments. These competencies are crucial for accurately evaluating mechanical systems, ensuring design reliability, and facilitating successful project outcomes.

What are the typical challenges faced by a mechanical analysis engineer in their daily work?

Mechanical Analysis Engineers often encounter complex design issues that require detailed analysis and troubleshooting to ensure product integrity and safety. Balancing multiple projects, meeting tight deadlines, and effectively interpreting large datasets from simulations are common challenges. Collaboration with design, manufacturing, and testing teams is essential to address design modifications and integrate feedback. Successfully navigating these demands not only sharpens technical expertise but also enhances communication and coordination skills essential for career growth.

What kind of analysis do mechanical analysis engineers do?

Mechanical analysis engineers perform structural, thermal, and stress analysis to evaluate the performance and safety of mechanical components and systems. They use tools like finite element analysis (FEA) software to simulate real-world conditions and ensure designs meet specifications and standards. Their work often involves interpreting data, creating models, and collaborating with design teams to optimize product durability and efficiency.
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Infographic showing various Mechanical Analysis Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,878 per year, or $49.5 per hour.

Opto-Mechanical Engineer (Analysis)

Redondo Beach, CA

Impulse Space
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Impulse Space is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Analysis Engineer to support the development of precision optical systems for spacecraft. This role will focus on structural, thermal-elastic, and dynamic analysis of opto-mechanical assemblies optical payloads.
This engineer will help ensure that optical hardware survives launch, maintains alignment through thermal and vibration environments, and performs reliably on orbit. Depending on experience level, this role may support, own, or lead analysis efforts for lens barrels, detector mounts, mirror mounts, baffles, mechanisms, and terminal-level optical assemblies.
The ideal candidate has strong mechanical fundamentals, experience with FEA or structural analysis, and an interest in the intersection of mechanical design, optical performance, and spaceflight environments.
  • Perform structural and thermal analysis on optical hardware.
  • Develop and maintain finite element models for flight and development hardware.
  • Support Structural-Thermal-Optical Performance analysis by working with optical engineers to understand alignment sensitivity, detector placement tolerances, boresight stability, wavefront error, and pointing requirements.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Physics, Optical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
  • 3+ years of demonstrated experience with structural analysis, mechanical design analysis, FEA, or thermal-mechanical analysis through professional work.
  • Strong understanding of mechanics of materials, dynamics, heat transfer, vibration, and structural behavior.
  • Experience with CAD or FEA tools such as NX, SolidWorks, Nastran, ANSYS, SigFIT, Femap, Simcenter 3D, or equivalent.
  • Ability to work with mechanical drawings, material properties, fasteners, tolerances, and physical hardware constraints.
  • 5+ years of demonstrated experience analyzing aerospace, spacecraft, optical payload, camera, telescope, lasercom, or precision instrumentation hardware.
  • 3+ years of demonstrated experience with Structural-Thermal-Optical Performance workflows using tools such as SigFit, Zemax OpticStudio, Code V, FRED, MATLAB, Python, or similar.
  • Experience with opto-mechanical hardware such as lens barrels, mirror mounts, flexures, bonded optics, kinematic mounts, detector mounts, optical benches, or gimbaled assemblies.

Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Impulse Space's spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.  
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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