Structural Engineer

Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain an Active Secret Clearance due to the nature of the work. MUST BE US CITIZEN Location: This position is 100% onsite in Lexington, MA At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage. About the Role: Aquila Technology is seeking a Structural Engineer to support a leading defense research organization. The ideal candidate will have experience in structural analysis, finite element modeling (FEM), and mechanical design. Responsibilities include performing structural analyses using Femap/Nastran, evaluating structural performance, supporting vibration and shock testing, and collaborating with engineering teams on prototype hardware development and testing. Must Have: Bachelor’s Degree3 years Modeling and Simulation3 years Experience with static and dynamic structual modeling and analysis3 yearsStructural Modeling3 years Experience creating and updating documentation3 years Experience with Femap3 years Solidworks 3D Computer-Aided Design(CAD)3 years NASTRAN Nice to Have: Major in AerospaceExperience with Line-of-Sight jitter analysisExperience with STOP (Structural, Thermal, Optical Performance) analysisExperience with structural testing and model correlationModeling and analysis of space thermo systemsStability and Stress FatigueThermal EngineeringExperience supporting space flight programsExperience with vibration and shock testing to characterize, anchor, and validate modelsPerform structural analyses and testingEnvironmental testing experience (for example: TVAC, vibration, shock, thermal, etc)Experience performing materials characterization testingModal testing Benefits and Perks: Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home. Our Perks Include: PTO – 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays – 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) – 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire: 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment Tuition & Training Reimbursement- 5K annually for pre-approved, Eligible full-time team members who have completed a minimum ofsix (6) months of employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job-related courses taken through an accredited college or university. Team members must achieve a grade of “B” or better to qualify for reimbursement.Aquila will reimburse up to $5,000 per fiscal year for tuition expenses only. Expenses related to training programs, certifications, books, materials, meals, transportation, or other non-tuition costs are not eligible under the Tuition Reimbursement Program. All tuition reimbursement requests must be submitted to and approved by the team member’s Manager prior to course registration. Reimbursement will be issued upon successful course completion and submission of final grades and proof of payment. 401K with Principal – Eligible to participate day 1 of employment. Company match on employee contributions: Eligibility on date of hire Employer Match- 100% of first 3% and 50% of next 2% Vesting- 100% Contribution limit- $24,500 Catch-up contribution limit- $8,000 Catch-up contribution limit for ages 60-63 in calendar year- $11,250 Catchup contributions must be directed to Roth bucket if earned over $150k in 2025 Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses. Aquila Technology will reimburse team members who work from home ONLY for cell phone/mobile device fees for work-related communications and/or operations each month. Employees eligible for this benefit must work remote 2 days a week or more to qualify. Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) – Team members are eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,500 every three (3) years for the purchase of electronic equipment used to access corporate services. To qualify for this benefit, employees must have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment and must agree to and sign the Device Minimum Configuration Form prior to reimbursement. Electronic devices eligible under the Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) program are limited to cell phones, laptops, and tablets. Clearance: Interim clearance is sufficient to start; candidate will need to clear to a TS level upon start. Work Schedule: This position is Onsite. Successful candidate will start 100% onsite until team is comfortable with on-boarding status. After ~6-9 months, working a minimum of 4 days onsite. Non-local candidates would need to fully relocate at the start of of the position to be considered. Interview Schedule: 1st round interview will be a Zoom with the hiring manager. 2nd round interview will be a Zoom with additional team members as needed.