Senior Mechanical Engineer – Structural Analyst

Job overview

The Senior Mechanical Engineer – Structural Analyst role is onsite in Pittsburgh, PA; compensation is not specified. The position supports Acutronic’s engineering work in aerospace, defense, and transportation technologies, including its Simulation & Test and Aerospace Components divisions. The role develops and evaluates structural models so components and systems meet project specifications while using materials efficiently. Through analysis, testing, and collaboration with design engineers and project managers, the analyst helps validate designs and support reliable product development.

What you'll do

• Conduct structural analysis using finite element analysis
• calculate static, dynamic, seismic, wind, and thermal loads
• apply military specifications, design practices, and material standards
• develop and optimize structural models
• collaborate with design engineers and project managers
• prepare reports and presentations
• oversee prototype testing and compare simulations with real-world data
• perform cost-benefit analyses
• maintain material-property and structural-test databases
• research materials and structural concepts
• mentor junior engineers or interns.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior mechanical engineer

structural analyst

finite element analysis

fea

ansys workbench

apdl

structural dynamics

vibration analysis

matlab

mathcad

pittsburgh pa

acutronic

9/80 schedule option

4/10 schedule option

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• company-paid holidays and paid time off
• 9/80 or 4/10 flexible schedule option.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and at least seven years of related experience, with experience in FEA, ANSYS Workbench, and APDL. A master’s degree or higher is preferred. The posting offers employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) match, paid holidays and time off, and 9/80 or 4/10 schedule options.

About the employer

Acutronic is hiring for this role. Industry: Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. Sector: 33.