Mechanical Integrity Engineer – Gas Turbine Structures

Quest Defense

Mechanical Engineer analyzing gas turbine structures and integrity for aerospace applications. Collaborating with teams to evaluate designs and provide analysis-backed recommendations for gas turbine engineering.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeCincinnati • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $78,000 - $83,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform structural and mechanical integrity analysis for gas turbine engine components and systems.
Use finite element analysis (FEA) and hand calculations to support design decisions, technical substantiation, and customer requirements.
Evaluate component durability, strength, low-cycle fatigue, fatigue life, and fracture mechanics considerations.
Build, modify, and analyze models using CAE tools such as ANSYS Classic, ANSYS Workbench, Siemens Simcenter, Nastran/Patran, and ABAQUS.
Support geometry and mesh preparation for analysis activities, including working with Siemens Simcenter and Siemens NX when needed.
Review analysis results, identify risks or areas of concern, and provide clear technical recommendations.
Participate in technical reviews, program reviews, and customer discussions to communicate analysis findings and support engineering decisions.
Collaborate with internal engineering teams, customer stakeholders, and cross-functional groups to solve complex structural/mechanical challenges.
Document analysis plans, assumptions, methods, results, and conclusions in accordance with customer and program requirements.
Prepare technical reports and presentations that clearly communicate findings, substantiation, and next steps.
Manage multiple tasks and deadlines while supporting changing program priorities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.
2+ years of experience in gas turbine structural analysis, mechanical integrity, durability, or related aerospace structures work.
Strong understanding of low-cycle fatigue, fatigue life, fracture mechanics, strength, and durability principles.
Experience using finite element analysis and/or hand calculations to support structural or mechanical design decisions.
Working knowledge of CAE tools such as ANSYS Classic, ANSYS Workbench, Siemens Simcenter, Nastran/Patran, ABAQUS, or similar analysis tools.
Ability to document analysis plans, assumptions, methods, results, and conclusions in a clear and organized manner.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings to engineering teams, managers, and customer stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional engineering environment.
Must be a U.S. Citizen due to the nature of the work.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage
401(k) with employer match
Professional development support
Flexible, friendly workplace.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Structural AnalysisMechanical Integrity AnalysisLow-Cycle Fatigue AnalysisFracture MechanicsDurability EvaluationHand CalculationsCAE Tools ProficiencyModel AnalysisGeometry and Mesh PreparationTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborative TeamworkOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving