Actalent is seeking an FEA Engineer with experience working on electronics!

Job Posting: FEA Engineer – Electronics

Location: Kanata, ON

Position Type: 3 Year Contract

Our client is a global leader in advanced space technologies, robotics, satellite systems, and next‑generation mission solutions. Our teams design and build the systems that make space exploration, Earth observation, and global communications possible. We are expanding our Electronics Engineering group and seeking a talented FEA Engineer to help us analyze, validate, and optimize electronic assemblies for some of the most advanced space missions in the world.

Position Overview

As an FEA Engineer – Electronics, you will be responsible for performing detailed structural, thermal, and coupled multiphysics analyses of electronic components and assemblies used across satellite platforms, robotics systems, and other mission‑critical space hardware. You will work closely with electrical, mechanical, and thermal engineers to ensure designs meet stringent space‑environment requirements including vibration, shock, thermal cycling, and radiation performance.

This role is ideal for an engineer who loves solving complex problems, enjoys cross‑disciplinary collaboration, and wants to contribute to real hardware flying in space.

Key ResponsibilitiesPerform finite element analysis (FEA) on PCBAs, electronic modules, enclosures, connectors, and payload hardware.Conduct structural, modal, thermal, and thermo‑mechanical analyses using industry‑standard tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, HyperWorks).Evaluate electronic assemblies against launch vehicle environments (random vibration, sine vibration, shock).Analyze thermal performance including conduction, convection (where applicable), and radiation‑based heat transfer.Build, validate, and maintain detailed FEA models of electronic assemblies and system‑level structures.Support design optimization for mass, reliability, manufacturability, and environmental robustness.Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to define requirements, interpret test data, and support design reviews.Prepare clear technical reports, documentation, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.Support verification and validation activities, including correlation of FEA predictions to test results.Required Qualifications7+ years of experience performing FEA on electronics.Strong proficiency in at least one major FEA platform (ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, NX Nastran, HyperMesh, etc.).Must be eligible for Canadian government security clearances.Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly convey engineering results.AssetsExperience with space or aerospace hardware or high reliability systems.Knowledge of IPC, ECSS, NASA, or MIL‑STD design standards for electronics.Familiarity with thermal desktop, FloTHERM, or CFD tools.Experience correlating analytical models with environmental or thermal test data.Programming or scripting experience (Python, MATLAB, or similar) for automation and model optimization.

Work Environment: This position is a hybrid role with 3 days per week onsite.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Ottawa, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Ottawa,ON.

À propos d'Actalent:

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About Actalent

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