Structural Engineer

Opto-Mechanical Structural Engineer/Analyst Relocation Assistance Available Excellent Benefits Including Pension Plan Ability to Obtain a DoD Security Clearance Required

Join a leading engineering organization developing advanced space-based electro-optical systems that support critical defense and space missions. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting‑edge optical payloads and high‑performance hardware for next‑generation space applications.

What You'll Do

• Perform structural and thermal analyses using Femap and Nastran software.
• Conduct static, modal, random vibration, thermal stress, shock, and dynamic analyses.
• Support the design, development, and production of advanced spaceborne electro‑optical sensor payloads.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure designs meet performance requirements.
• Create and present technical design review packages to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support environmental testing activities including vibration, shock, and thermal testing.
• Perform root cause investigations on hardware failures and develop corrective solutions.
• Contribute to new product concepts and proposal efforts.
• Manage multiple assignments while tracking project schedules and deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience with a PhD, 10+ years with a Master's, or 12+ years with a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience with Nastran-based finite element analysis (FEA) software.
• Ability to perform structural, thermal, static, and dynamic analyses.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and perform tolerance analyses.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with opto‑mechanical or electro‑optical hardware design.
• Advanced finite element modeling experience including thermal, structural, and transient shock analyses.
• Experience designing for harsh shock, vibration, and thermal environments.
• Experience performing STOP (Structural, Thermal, Optical Performance) analysis.
• Solid Works 3D CAD experience.
• Active Secret and/or SCI clearance.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Work on advanced space and defense technologies

Relocation assistance available

Competitive Compensation And Benefits Package

• Pension plan offered
• Collaborative engineering environment with strong technical mentorship
• Opportunity to support highly visible national defense and space programs

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of El Segundo, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $180000.00 - $220000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

• Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k, Bonus Potential, Pension

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in El Segundo,CA.

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