Structural Analysis Engineer

Talacend is seeking experienced Structural Analysis Engineer for a contract opportunity located in Indianapolis, IN. This role will be supporting our advanced engineering projects in the gas turbine and aerospace sector. We are looking for mid-level professionals who can provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior personnel while contributing to a wide range of structural analysis tasks throughout the product lifecycle.

Top Priorities:

Mid-level stress analysts (minimum 5 years' experience)

Proficient in ANSYS, Workbench, and APDL (preferred)

Experience with thin-walled aerospace structures (preferred for at least one candidate)

Background in gas turbine systems

Familiarity with steady-state and modal analysis

Crack propagation analysis experience

Testing experience such as strain gauge placement, reading, and post-processing is a bonus Key Responsibilities:

Perform structural assessments including whole engine modeling, static, and dynamic analysis

Plan and interpret experimental tests; correlate simulation with physical data

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and product support

Communicate technical findings through reports and presentations to internal and external stakeholders

Support technical and safety reviews, customer meetings, and continuous process improvement Basic Qualifications:

Associate's degree in Engineering with 4+ years of experience, OR

Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2+ years of experience, OR

Master's degree or PhD/JD in Engineering

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required for security clearance Preferred Experience:

Finite Element Analysis using Nastran, Ansys, Dyna3D, NX, or similar tools

Experience in experimental testing, especially vibrating structures

Understanding of Whole Engine Modeling, rotordynamics, and extreme event assessments (e.g., bird strike)

Programming/scripting skills in MATLAB, Python, Fortran, C/C++, or Java

Strong planning, coordination, and time management skills

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.