Jeff Strain

Jeff Strain is a seasoned engineer with extensive expertise in structural analysis within the aerospace and defense sectors. Currently serving as a Staff Engineer for ARKA Group, LP, Jeff specializes in conducting structural analyses on electrical and optomechanical systems, employing advanced tools such as FEMAP, Simcenter Nastran, and VA One. Previous roles include Principal Consultant and Founder of Stress & Strain Technologies, and Simulation Subject Matter Expert at Autodesk, where Jeff demonstrated the advantages of physics-based simulation for cost-effective design practices. With a solid foundation in mechanical simulation from PADT, Inc., and experience at major organizations like Orbital Sciences Corporation, AlliedSignal, and Northwest Airlines, Jeff holds a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.