About Quartus

Quartus Engineering Incorporated (www.quartus.com) is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions for a wide range of clients and industries. We employ advanced computer-aided engineering tools in the areas of optics, structural, thermal, and coupled analyses. We couple our engineering analysis capabilities with design, prototype, integration and test capabilities to create solutions for our clients that are of extraordinary value.

About Sector/Department Description

Quartus is a key contributor to aerospace advancements, specializing in engineering simulation and custom hardware. We’ve played a vital role in a diverse range of free space, launch and spacecraft projects including the NASA James Webb Space Telescope project for 17 years, covering design, analysis, and testing. Quartus is actively involved in leading in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) systems. Our expertise spans aircraft structural design, analysis, and testing, including support for FAA certifications. Quartus excels in commercial and defense aircraft applications, as well as custom optical systems like laser communications terminals and lidar payloads with both aerial and space applications.

What will you do?

As an Engineer II or III in our Herndon, VA office, you will perform structural analyses of air vehicles, spacecraft, and components. You will work on both metallic and composite structures, tackling challenging problems in dynamic loads, aeroelasticity, and structural substantiation, to bring designs from concept through test and certification. Your role will involve collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, solving complex engineering problems, and providing technical expertise that shapes the performance and safety of next-generation aerospace systems.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform detailed static and dynamic structural analyses of aerospace components and systems using FEA tools (e.g., NASTRAN, ANSYS, Abaqus)
• Analyze structure subjected to dynamic loads including vibration, shock, acoustic, and transient events across spacecraft and aircraft platforms
• Perform structural substantiation for aircraft structure and modifications to meet FAA and/or military requirements and specifications
• Perform aeroelastic stability analyses of air vehicles including conventional and cutting-edge vehicles including commercial, military, UAVs, air mobility, and more.
• Correlate analytical results with ground vibration, wind tunnel, and flight test data to ensure accuracy of models and predictions
• Develop, refine, and maintain finite element models to support structural dynamics and aeroelastic evaluations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate aeroelastic and dynamic considerations into design and certification efforts
• Prepare technical reports and present analysis findings to internal stakeholders, customers, and regulatory authorities

Location

Position is based in Herndon, VA with a hybrid schedule.*

*The hybrid work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs including but not limited to training, performance, or other operational requirements. Any physical location change may impact future employment.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline
• 5-10 years of experience in structural and aeroelastic analysis
• Proficiency in FEA and aeroelastic simulation tools (e.g., NASTRAN, ZAERO, CFD/FEA coupling)
• Experience with composite materials and lightweight structures
• Familiarity with aerospace standards and certification processes (NASA, FAA, DoD)
• Must be a US Person (US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident)

Compensation and Benefits

Engineer II pay range: $78,279 – $127,907 *

Engineer III pay range: $94,718 – $154,768*

*This range represents base pay. In addition, you may be eligible for additional benefits and compensation.

Quartus is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Quartus provides comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, discretionary performance-based bonus, employee stock ownership plan, medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan with company match.