Fully Remote (U.S. Based) Project for a Structural Analysis Engineer with Fracture Control Experience This is a fully remote 3-6 month long project that can be done after hours or on the weekends. Must be willing to work 40 hours per week. Overview: This role involves interpreting CAD models for Orion spacecraft and performing FEA using NASTRAN, with a focus on vibration, transient, and multi-load case analysis. It also includes evaluating material behavior and preparing fracture control documentation. Job description: The Structural Analysis Engineer is responsible for interpreting engineering CAD drawings and models to establish material properties to be used in analysis by using CAD FEA tools (e.g., NASTRAN) to analyze multiple load cases, vibration, or transient analysis; and examines linear and nonlinear behavior of materials, joints, and geometry for metals and non-metals, and determines design stresses. Key Responsibilities: + Interpret engineering CAD drawings and models to establish material properties to be used in analysis. + Uses CAD FEA (e.g., NASTRAN) tools to analyze multiple load cases, vibration, or transient analysis + Prepare a Fracture Control Summary document based on the analysis of the item + Examines linear and nonlinear behavior of materials, joints, and geometry for metals and non-metals and determines design stress. + Prepares free-body diagrams to depict load cases + Analyze fasteners for combined axial, shear and/or bending loads. + Calculate axial forces in fasteners due to thermal expansion and contraction. + Determine fasteners min and max preloads. Min. Requirements + 5+ years of fracture analysis experience using NASTRAN or similar FEA software + Ability to work independently + Thermal analysis experience is an added bonus. + Ability to work remotely 40 hours per week for duration of the contract. + This position requires access to information or hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen , U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 2025. 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.