Stress Engineer

Job Title: Stress Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Stress Engineer to engage in detailed component design and FEA-based stress analysis. The role involves conceptual design work and significant application of design principles to ensure manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and inspection readiness. You will work with a diverse cross-functional team to design and analyze metallic parts using various manufacturing methods, and perform stress analysis emphasizing structural dynamics, fatigue, and nonlinear solutions.

Responsibilities

• Create conceptual sketches and CAD designs for drafting teams.
• Perform FEA tasks, from simple geometry creation to final analysis reports.
• Collaborate with Project Engineers, Drafters, Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, Test Lab Personnel, Contracts, and Sales.
• Engage in all phases of the product life cycle, including new product development, legacy product support, research and development, and failure analysis.
• Develop custom design and task automation tools using Excel (VBA), MATLAB, Python, and software APIs.
• Conduct internal flow and external insulation calculations using in-house tools.
• Travel up to 15% for software training and customer support during design phases.

Essential Skills

• BS Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Astronautical or similar Engineering field; MS Degree preferred.
• 5 years of experience in an engineering design environment.
• 6 years of experience with finite element analysis stress software (HyperWorks, Femap/NASTRAN, or ANSYS Mechanical).
• 4 years of experience specifically with HyperWorks.
• Expertise in data analysis and reduction.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with linear and nonlinear static FEA solutions, modal, harmonic response, and random response.
• Experience with topology optimization and simulation of metal forming methods.
• Experience in designing for metallic additive manufacturing with SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar drafting software.
• Experience with Stainless Steel, Titanium, Inconel, and other superalloys.
• Proficiency in applying GD&T per ASME Y14.5:2018 (and/or 2009).
• Experience in MRB review and disposition of nonconforming hardware.

Work Environment

The role is based onsite, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. You will be part of a collaborative team under the supervision of a Design Engineer. The environment supports professional growth as the team is expanding due to successful program wins and new product introductions.

This is a Permanent position based out of Burbank, CA.

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Health, dental, vision, 401K, 2 weeks accrued PTO first year (not negotiable), holidays

This is a fully onsite position in Burbank,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 17, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $120,000