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Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Environmental)

Finite Element Analysis is a computational technique used to predict how structures and components respond to physical forces such as stress, vibration, heat, and fluid flow, by dividing a complex object into a mesh of small, simpler elements. It's a core tool for mechanical, civil, aerospace, and automotive engineers to simulate and validate designs before physical prototyping, using software like ANSYS, Abaqus, or Nastran. FEA helps reduce costly physical testing and catch design flaws early.

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Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in the job market

Last checked September 12, 2026

Open roles
71

on Career App right now

Employers
18

hiring for it

Median pay
$152,000

from 58 roles

Disclose pay
82%

of these roles

Open roles requiring Finite Element Analysis (FEA) (71)

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Mechanical Engineer

Lynk Global

Chantilly, VA

Lynk seeks a mechanical engineer to design, analyze, and test satellite communications hardware and payloads, with responsibility spanning CAD modeling, thermal and structural analysis, integration, and ground testing. This role suits someone with space systems experience who thrives in a small-company environment solving novel problems across mechanical, thermal, and mechatronics domains.

Listed on Lynk Global’s careers site · Apply there ↗

AeroVironment

Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Space Technologies

AeroVironment

Full-time · $111,500 – $170,000

A senior mechanical engineer role focused on structural and thermal analysis for space hardware systems, leading design and integration efforts across multiple programs. This suits experienced engineers with a strong background in spacecraft design, CAD, and formal analysis who thrive in complex multi-disciplinary environments.

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Medtronic

Design Technician III - On-site

Medtronic

Full-time · Fort Worth, TX · $67,200 – $100,800

This role involves creating and refining mechanical designs for surgical and medical devices using industry-standard CAD tools, with responsibility for ensuring manufacturability and compliance across multiple concurrent projects. It suits experienced design professionals who excel at translating engineering concepts into detailed documentation while collaborating with manufacturing and cross-functional teams.

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Merck

Principal Scientist, Upstream Process Development

Merck

Full-time · Rahway, NJ · $173,200 – $272,600

A leadership role in biopharmaceutical process development where you'll direct the creation of cell culture manufacturing processes from early development through commercial launch. This suits experienced bioprocess scientists ready to mentor teams and drive innovation across a pipeline of diverse therapeutic programs.

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Senior Turbomachinery Engineer

Impulse Space

Redondo Beach

You will develop high-performance turbomachinery systems through design, analysis, build, and test cycles in a collaborative aerospace engineering environment. This role suits experienced engineers who want hands-on technical leadership in propulsion systems at an agile company.

Listed on Impulse Space’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Experienced / Senior Ground Loads Engineer

Boeing

Full-time · USA - Berkeley, MO · $103,700 – $171,350

Boeing is seeking an engineer with 5+ years of experience in aircraft loads to lead ground loads analysis and structural modeling for fighter and drone programs. This role suits someone with hands-on experience in aerodynamic and structural analysis who can move into a technical leadership position supporting production and development across multiple aircraft platforms.

Listed on Boeing’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Life Support Systems (LSS) Thermal Engineer

Axiom Space

Full-time · Houston, TX

This role develops and delivers thermal control systems for commercial space stations, managing the complete lifecycle from design through on-orbit operation. It suits experienced thermal engineers with deep knowledge of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and spacecraft environments who want to own critical hardware for a crewed orbital facility.

Listed on Axiom Space’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Nike, Inc.

Lead Product Engineer

Nike, Inc.

Beaverton, OR

Nike seeks an experienced product engineer to lead footwear development, serving as the liaison between U.S. and Asia teams and driving innovation across fit, comfort, performance and sustainability. The role demands deep expertise in footwear manufacturing, materials, and engineering tools, with responsibility for guiding products from concept through production on the company's matrix structure.

Listed on Nike, Inc.’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Broadcom Inc.

IC Package Mechanical FEA Engineer (R&D)

Broadcom Inc.

Full-time · $108,000 – $172,800

Broadcom is hiring a mechanical engineer to design and validate complex semiconductor packages using FEA simulation, working on cutting-edge AI and networking ASICs. This role suits engineers with deep expertise in thermal and mechanical analysis who can balance competing engineering constraints across multiple concurrent projects.

Listed on Broadcom Inc.’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Lead Satellite Mechanical Design Engineer

AST SpaceMobile

US - Remote

Lead the mechanical design and engineering of complete satellite systems through development and launch, managing a team to deliver structures and systems that meet performance and reliability requirements. This role suits experienced satellite engineers with strong CAD and analysis skills who can guide teams through complex design cycles in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Listed on AST SpaceMobile’s careers site · Apply there ↗

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Asked for alongside Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Measured from the 71 open roles that name Finite Element Analysis (FEA) — not from a curated list.

What employers state they pay

Median

$152,000

Middle half

$133,000 – $195,000

From 58 of 71 open roles — the 82% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.

Who employers are hiring

  • Entry7%
  • Mid27%
  • Senior51%
  • Lead / Staff / Principal15%

From 67 roles whose posting states a level.

Where Finite Element Analysis (FEA) roles are

Among the 63 of 71 open roles we could place on a map.

Employers hiring for Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

18 in total, most open roles first.

Related skills

Curated neighbors in the taxonomy, whether or not employers ask for them together.

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