Job Title: Senior Structural Engineer
Location: Garden City, NY, US, 11530
Business Unit: Treitler FMH
Posting Date: Feb 4, 2026
Job 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.
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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 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 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers 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
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.