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    ALTEN Technology USA

    Engineering Consulting

    Structural Engineer (Mechanical)

    Mountain View, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time5+ yrs experience$130k – $150k / yearPosted 6h ago
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    Job description

    We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

    As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

    When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

    Structural Engineer (Mechanical)

    ONSITE in Mountain View, CA

    Role Overview

    Optimize the airframe and ground systems (docks) as the initial design matures, with a focus on weight reduction and material selection driven by structural analysis.

    Responsibilities

    • Perform structural analysis (FEA and hand calculations) on airframe and dock structures
    • Drive weight reduction through design optimization
    • Select materials based on strength, weight, cost, and manufacturability
    • Evaluate load cases, fatigue, and failure modes
    • Recommend design changes and document analyses
    • Support test correlation and validation

    Required Qualifications

    • BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
    • 5+ years of structural analysis and design experience
    • Strong FEA experience (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran)
    • Structural optimization and weight reduction experience
    • Materials selection knowledge, including metals and composites
    • Familiarity with the aerospace regulatory environment (FAA airworthiness requirements)

    Preferred Qualifications

    • UAV or aerospace airframe experience
    • Composite structures design
    • Topology optimization tools
    • MS in a structural discipline

    Salary Range: $130,000-$150,000/K

    The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

    Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

    Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

    Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

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    ALTEN Technology USA

    Engineering consulting firm delivering advanced solutions in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, and more.

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