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Overview

Mechanical Engineer I - Structural Analysis in Marlborough, MA. Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer I to perform structural and thermal analyses, support qualification testing, and help validate finite-element models across product lifecycles. This is an onsite, full-time role based in Marlborough, MA.

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What You Will Do

• Perform hand calculations and establish requirements for higher-order, detailed analysis
• Perform detailed structural analyses to address program structural design challenges
• Generate test plans required to validate analyses and verify hardware compliance to requirements
• Analyze test data to validate and correlate models and/or generate mechanical loads and environments
• Work with experienced analysts on problems of moderate complexity while meeting program cost and schedule constraints
• Coordinate and lead technical peer reviews to ensure technical accuracy of deliverables
• Present technical results to internal stakeholders and external customers
• Produce detailed, archival technical reports

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What You Will Learn

• How to operate effectively as part of an Integrated Product Team and collaborate with other engineering disciplines
• How structural engineering and test/analysis correlation are conducted in a high-reliability engineering environment
• Hands-on experience with classical stress methods, finite element methods, and structural test support

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM major completed by start date
• Experience with one or more of: PATRAN, NASTRAN, ANSYS, ABAQUS, or equivalent FEA tools
  (Experience may be obtained via coursework, projects, research, or on-the-job experience)
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance are required. DoD Secret clearance required; active clearance expected after day one.
• Ability to work onsite in Marlborough, MA and travel to government or customer facilities as needed

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CAD/solid modeling tools (e.g., CREO)
• Experience with Matlab or similar analysis scripting tools
• Structural test and instrumentation experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced degree in engineering or related discipline is a plus (ABET-accredited programs preferred but not required)

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: USD 57,200 - 108,800 per year (good-faith estimate representing all experience levels)
• Relocation: Eligible (as noted by Confidential Client)
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance programs, paid time off, parental leave, and potential incentive programs. Specific benefits depend on business unit and employment status.

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Role Type & Location

• Employment type: FULL_TIME, Onsite
• Primary worksite: Marlborough, MA (on-premises work expected). Note: Confidential Client may require select in-person interview steps regardless of role classification.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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