Temporary Stress Analyst Jobs (NOW HIRING)

We are seeking a skilled Project Engineer to join our dynamic aerospace team. The role involves creating product designs that endure aerospace environments, including high vibration and temperature variations. You will develop stress analyses such as gear bending and fatigue, and utilize Finite-Element Analysis (FEA), among other techniques. Your work will involve optimizing designs using CAD modeling and stress analysis software, designing assemblies and components, and working with cross-functional teams to develop product solutions.

Responsibilities

• Create product designs that withstand aerospace environments, including high vibration and temperature variations.
• Develop stress analyses, including gear bending and fatigue, bearing life, and Finite-Element Analysis (FEA).
• Optimize designs using CAD modeling, stress analysis, and tolerance stack-up software.
• Design assemblies and components such as gears/splines, environmental or EMI sealing, load paths, fasteners, and electronics integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional integrated product teams and customers to develop product solutions.
• Demonstrate understanding of aerospace-grade materials and post-processes for wear resistance and corrosion protection.
• Communicate technical information effectively with internal and external customers.
• Assist with product development and scheduling.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.
• 3 years of engineering experience in a high technology manufacturing environment.
• Experience using CREO and CAD.
• Proficiency with MS Suite.
• Authorization to work in the US.

• Project management skills.
• Experience in Mechanical Design and 3D CAD.

This position requires being onsite every day due to essential work functions. The work schedule is 8 hours per day, 5 days a week. The dress code is casual.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Whippany, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $48.07 - $67.31/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Whippany,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.