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# Analysis-Driven Design Engineer

- **Company:** ATA Engineering
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $125,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, SolidWorks (CAD), Femap, Kinematics, MATLAB
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a866a9441f85247f

## About the Role

* B.S. or M.S. degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering (advanced degree preferred) with excellent academic record.
 * Willingness to travel and work at client sites.
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 * Experience with NX, Femap, I-deas, SolidWorks, MATLAB, and other MCAE tools preferred, especially FEA.
 * Composite materials experience is a plus.
 * Candidate must be US Person., If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact an ATA Engineering, Inc., Human Resources Representative at careers@ata-e.com.

## Description

* Perform and manage consulting engineering work using CAD/CAE software to solve problems in mechanical/structural design, finite element analysis, design optimization, prototype generation (such as stereo lithography on NC machining), fatigue analysis, structural dynamics and kinematics, thermal analysis, production of manufacturing drawings, plastic part design.
 * Write proposals, technical reports and papers.
 * Assist with on-site NX or Femap training, and application support.
 * Provide results to clients that satisfy quality, cost, timing, and other project specifications.


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