QuEST Defense is a global engineering services company. Backed by Space Capital.
About the role
Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Integrity/Structures, to support structural analysis and substantiation work for gas turbine engine components. This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong foundation in mechanical or aerospace engineering who enjoys solving complex structural problems through finite element analysis, hand calculations, fatigue/fracture mechanics, and technical documentation. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university
- 2+ years of experience in gas turbine structural analysis, mechanical integrity, durability, or related aerospace structures work
- Strong understanding of low-cycle fatigue, fatigue life, fracture mechanics, strength, and durability principles
- Experience using finite element analysis and/or hand calculations to support structural or mechanical design decisions
- Working knowledge of CAE tools such as ANSYS Classic, ANSYS Workbench, Siemens Simcenter, Nastran/Patran, ABAQUS, or similar analysis tools
- Ability to document analysis plans, assumptions, methods, results, and conclusions in a clear and organized manner
More about this role
Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Integrity/Structures, to support structural analysis and substantiation work for gas turbine engine components. This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong foundation in mechanical or aerospace engineering who enjoys solving complex structural problems through finite element analysis, hand calculations, fatigue/fracture mechanics, and technical documentation.
In this role, you will work closely with internal engineering teams, customer stakeholders, and cross-functional technical groups to evaluate designs, support program reviews, and provide analysis-backed recommendations. You will use CAE tools such as ANSYS, Siemens Simcenter, Nastran/Patran, or ABAQUS to perform structural and mechanical integrity analyses, document findings, and help ensure components meet customer, program, and durability requirements.
Due to the nature of this work, all candidates must be U.S. Citizens.
This role is preferred hybrid in Cincinnati, OH, but remote candidates will be considered.
- Perform structural and mechanical integrity analysis for gas turbine engine components and systems.
- Use finite element analysis (FEA) and...
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