Senior Structural Engineer

Posted: Thursday, 05 February 2026
Valid Thru: Saturday, 07 March 2026
Index Requested on: 02/05/2026 14:46:46
Indexed on: 02/05/2026 14:46:46

Location: Garden City, NY, 11530, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

AMETEK, Inc is hiring!

Description:

The Senior Structural Engineer is responsible for leading intricate analyses to ensure our products will meet customer requirements. This role requires rigorous application of structural mechanics while adhering to manufacturing, testing, and quality best practices. The Senior Structural Engineer will engage in problem-solving daily and regularly present results to internal and external stakeholders.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Perform critical thermomechanical analyses of complex aerospace hardware through commercial analysis packages and hand calculations, working closely with the design team to rapidly iterate on new product development
  • Peer review analyses produced by other structures engineers and subcontractors
  • Liaise with customer on heat exchanger requirements
  • Generate technical reviews, reports, and other engineering documentation
  • Champion process improvement activities related to structural analysis
  • Review and approve design changes and test procedures
  • Support disposition of technical issues which occur during manufacturing
  • Support customer reviews and inbound requests
  • Support proposals and future product development


Required Skills and Abilities:
  • Extensive experience performing structural analysis for mechanical components (aerospace preferred)
  • Expertise in commercial FEA software packages
  • Expertise in material properties and selection process
  • Knowledge of design principles, manufacturing processes, and assembly techniques
  • Knowledge of 3D modeling and CAD software
  • Knowledge of heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics
  • Knowledge of drawing ANSI standards and GD& T procedures
  • Highly motivated self-starter
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment


Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a related field
  • Master's degree preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in a similar role


Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to work for prolonged periods on a computer or in a lab environment
  • Ability to move equipment up to 25 pounds


Other Requirements:
  • Due to contracts with the United States Government, the candidate must be either a US Citizen or Green card holder.


Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Salary Minimum: $105, 000

Salary Maximum: $150, 000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 21, 000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE: AME) is a component of the S& P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

Nearest Major Market: Long Island
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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