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Cloud Software Developer
MKS2 Technologies
Dahlgren, VA
- $130,000 to $140,000 USD / year
…in Dahlgren, Virginia. This position is ideal for a software engineer or cloud developer who combines strong application-development skills with hands-on experience working in AWS…
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Systems Engineer
ECS FEDERAL LLC
HUNTSVILLE, AL · QUANTICO, VA
Everforth ECS is seeking an Systems Engineer to work in our Quantico, VA office.
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System Engineer - Junior
ECS FEDERAL LLC
Stafford, VA
ECS is seeking a Jr. Systems Engineer to work in our Stafford, VA office.
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Chief Engineer
Voyager Technologies, Inc.
Remote, United States
The Chief Engineer for Strategic Systems is an autonomous technical leader responsible for the end-to-end mission success of solid rocket propulsion system programs by managing large…
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Senior Vehicle Energy Distribution and Management Engineer
Anduril Industries
Santa Ana, CA
…companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating…
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Senior Systems Engineer
Sabre Systems LLC
Patuxent River, MD
Sabre Systems is currently recruiting for a Senior Engineer (Systems), to support the H-60 Multi-Mission Helicopters Program Office (PMA 299) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in…
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Project Engineer Lead
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Sedro Woolley, WA · Hamilton, WA
…teams design and build innovative structures, tooling, and systems that support industries including aerospace, space, defense, marine, and…
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Senior Software Developer
TEKsystems
Fairfax, VA
- $70 to $80 USD / hour
Location: 100% Remote (U.S.)Duration: 6-Month Contract-to-HireClient: Pyramid Systems supporting HUDCitizenship: U.S. Citizenship RequiredClearance: Public Trust, Secret, or higher…
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Lead Software Integration Solutions Architect
RTX
United States
…successful integration of new capabilities across complex radar systems. You will work closely with multi discipline engineering teams, IPT Leads, Chief Engineering stakeholders, and senior…
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Analog & Power Electrical Engineer II - Onsite
RTX
United States
…engineering processes to solve complex hardware challenges, engineer high-reliability circuit card assemblies (CCAs), and advance solutions from design through lab…
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Principal/Sr. Principal Facilities Engineer - Level 3 or 4
Northrop Grumman
Clearfield, UT
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our…
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Senior Principal Test Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Roy, UT
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Senior Principal System Test Engineer for the Command Systems team. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel…
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Senior Principal Test Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Roy, UT
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Test Engineer for the AVE-IATC (TP&E) team. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel (GBSD)…
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Senior Principal Test Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Roy, UT
Northrop Grumman Strategic Deterrent Systems division is seeking a Senior Principal Test Engineer to join our team of highly qualified and diverse individuals. This position will be located…
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Sentinel Systems Engineering Manager 2
Northrop Grumman
Roy, UT
The primary objective of this role is to collaborate across Systems Engineering, System Test, Global Supply Chain, suppliers, and other Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to develop and stand…
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Missile Integration Technical Lead
Northrop Grumman
Corinne, UT · Roy, UT
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Missile Integration Technical Lead - Senior Staff Systems Test Engineer to join the Sentinel program in enhancing the US Space Force’s ICBM…
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Sentinel - Principal / Sr Principal Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Roy, UT
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal / Sr Principal Systems Engineer . This opening is in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel Program . Northrop Grumman supports the…
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2027 Associate Embedded Software Engineer - Roy UT
Northrop Grumman
Roy, UT
Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Cyber Systems Engineer. This position will be located at our Defense Systems Sector in Roy, UT.
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Principal / Sr Principal Modeling Simulation Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Roy, UT
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal / Sr Principal Modeling Simulation Engineer Systems . This opening is in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel Program . Northrop…
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Sentinel - Sr Principal Engineer Systems
Northrop Grumman
Roy, UT
Northrop Grumman Strategic Deterrent Systems Division is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (level 3/4). This position will be located in Roy, Utah and supporting the Sentinel Program.
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Sentinel - Staff Systems Safety Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Roy, UT
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Staff Systems Safety Engineer to join its team of diverse and qualified individuals. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and…
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Sentinel - Nuclear Hardness Survivability Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Roy, UT
Northrop Grumman Defense has an opening for a Nuclear Hardness Survivability Systems Engineer (Level 2/3) to join its Guidance Computer team in Roy, UT in support of the Sentinel Program .…
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Systems Test Engineer (EMI)
Northrop Grumman
Ogden, UT
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Systems Test Engineer to join the Sentinel program in enhancing the US Space Force’s ICBM capabilities and…
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Info Security Sys Engineer
INNOVA SOLUTIONS INC
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
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Jr. TS/SCI Network Engineer
Insight Global
Huntsville, AL
- $70,000 to $85,000 USD / year
Active Top-Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI

Actalent

Structural Engineer - NASTRAN

Huntsville, AL, United States

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $180000.00 - $220000.00/yr.

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Pay: Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $180000.00 - $220000.00/yr.
Experience: At least 2 years of experience utilizing Nastran-based finite element analysis tools.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

Original job description

Principal Opto-Mechanical Structural Engineer/Analyst Location: Acton, MA - RELOCATION ASSISTANCE OFFEREDCompensation: PENSION OFFEREDClearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance required; active Secret or SCI clearance preferred.About the Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Opto-Mechanical Structural Engineer/Analyst to support the design, development, analysis, and production of advanced spaceborne electro-optical sensor payloads. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge space systems and optical technologies supporting critical national security, missile defense, satellite, and aerospace missions.The successful candidate will play a key role in the structural and mechanical analysis of high-performance optical payload hardware, utilizing finite element modeling tools to ensure designs meet demanding environmental and mission requirements. This position is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges, supporting hardware throughout the full product lifecycle, and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Perform structural and thermal analyses using finite element modeling tools, including:
Quasi-static analysis
Modal analysis
Random vibration analysis
Thermal stress analysis
Shock and transient response analysis
Develop, maintain, and validate detailed FEA models using Nastran-based analysis tools.
Support the design, development, and qualification of spaceborne electro-optical systems and payload hardware.
Apply sound engineering principles to ensure compliance with customer, program, and environmental requirements.
Generate technical presentations and design review packages for internal leadership, customers, and stakeholders.
Support customer, supplier, and subcontractor engineering interactions.
Contribute to conceptual design efforts for new products, technologies, and proposal activities.
Support environmental testing activities, including vibration, shock, thermal, and qualification testing.
Perform root cause investigations on hardware anomalies and failures and develop corrective action solutions.
Review engineering drawings, perform tolerance analyses, and evaluate hardware designs for manufacturability and performance.
Manage multiple technical assignments while collaborating across engineering disciplines.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum experience requirements:
12+ years with a Bachelor's degree
10+ years with a Master's degree
7+ years with a PhD
At least 2 years of experience utilizing Nastran-based finite element analysis tools.
Experience performing structural and thermal engineering analyses on hardware systems.
Strong understanding of static, dynamic, vibration, and thermal analysis methodologies.
Ability to support hardware development from concept through production and test.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and perform tolerance assessments.
Excellent communication, organizational, and technical documentation skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing or analyzing opto-mechanical, electro-optical, or optical sensor systems.
Direct experience supporting aerospace, satellite, spaceflight, missile defense, or defense hardware programs.
Finite element modeling expertise in thermal, structural, vibration, and transient shock environments.
Experience designing hardware for launch, shock, vibration, and extreme thermal environments.
Experience performing STOP (Structural-Thermal-Optical Performance) Analysis for precision optical systems.
SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling experience.
Active Secret or SCI clearance.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We're primarily looking for candidates who possess the following:

Strong finite element analysis experience using Nastran (Femap experience highly preferred).
Experience supporting space, satellite, electro-optical, or opto-mechanical hardware programs.
Expertise in structural, vibration, shock, and thermal analysis.
Ability to support hardware through design, qualification, environmental testing, and failure investigations.
Hands-on engineering mindset with strong ownership, accountability, and technical curiosity.
Eligibility for a DoD security clearance.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Huntsville, AL. Pay and BenefitsThe 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 Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Huntsville, AL. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Huntsville,AL.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.

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