About Quartus

Quartus Engineering Incorporated (www.quartus.com) is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions for a wide range of clients and industries. We employ advanced computer-aided engineering tools in the areas of optics, structural, thermal, and coupled analyses. We couple our engineering analysis capabilities with design, prototype, integration and test capabilities to create solutions for our clients that are of extraordinary value.

What will you do?

As a Structural Analysis Engineer in our San Diego office, you will create, modify, and maintain structural finite element models (FEMs) of components and systems, with applications ranging from stress analysis to structural dynamics/environments development.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform structural finite element analysis (FEA) for a range of solutions and load types, including static, nonlinear, thermal distortion, modal, structural dynamics (vibration & shock)
• Perform structural-thermal-optical-performance (STOP) analysis for optical components and systems
• Assist in redesign and optimization of structures and systems not meeting load & environment requirements
• Present findings to the project team, company, or customer 
• Create reports to document analysis results, conclusions, and recommendations

Location

Position is based in San Diego, CA with a hybrid schedule.*

*The hybrid work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs including but not limited to training, performance, or other operational requirements. Any physical location change may impact future employment.

What are we looking for?

• BS and/or MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, or similar Engineering field
• 4+ years of work experience with heavy emphasis on FEA
• Experience or expertise in one or more of the following commercial mechanical analysis tools is required: HyperMesh, FEMAP, NASTRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS
• Experience in one of the following areas: Spacecraft, Aeronautics, Composite Structures, Optical Systems
• Must be a US Person (US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident)

 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or expertise with static, modal, and/or vibration test planning, analytical direction, and correlation is highly desirable
• Experience or expertise in coding with MATLAB, Python, or similar is highly desirable

Compensation and Benefits

Engineer III pay range: $94,718 – 154,768*

*This pay range represents base pay. In addition, you may be eligible for additional benefits and compensation.

Referral eligibility: Tier 2

Quartus is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Quartus provides comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, discretionary performance-based bonus, employee stock ownership plan, medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan with company match.