Mechanical FEA Engineer

The Mechanical FEA Engineer is responsible for all aspects of the mechanical stress analysis of the systems. This entails setting up analysis models while paying close attention to defeaturing and boundary conditions, running analyses against the customers’ requirements, and summarizing results into reports and presentations. Typical engineering analyses required to support the design include static and dynamic stress, modal, vibration, shock. Participation in test planning, set-up, and validation, as well as validation of models against test data is also required.

Regular interaction with engineers, technicians, and other disciplines (manufacturing, quality, etc) as well as frequent contact with suppliers, test facilities, contractors, and customers is required. Occasional light travel will be involved.

Job requirements:

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (Advanced technical degree desirable)
• 0-5 years of experience running finite element analysis.
• Successful, demonstrated experience performing stress, thermal, modal, vibration, shock.
• Experience with performing structural, linear dynamics, and heat transfer analyses using finite element analysis tools: Abaqus, Ansys, or similar
• Familiar/experienced with PTC Creo for solid modeling.
• Ability to quickly assess the technical feasibility of a design or solution based on experience and basic hand calculations.
• Familiar/experienced with model validation.
• Experience in the defense and/or aerospace industries.
• Familiar/experienced with vibration, shock, and thermal cycling fatigue calculations on electrical components is a plus.
• Familiar/experienced with thermal stress is a plus.
• Familiar/experienced with CFD analyses using Star-CCM+ or other software is a plus.
• Must be a US Citizen

Job responsibilities:

Mechanical FEA Engineer is responsible for:

• All aspects of the thermal and/or mechanical stress analysis of systems:
  • Setting up analysis models while paying close attention to defeaturing and boundary conditions
  • Running analyses against the customers’ requirements
  • Summarizing results into reports and presentations
• Performing typical engineering analyses required to support the design including: static and dynamic stress; heat transfer; thermal stress; and fluid flow
• Validation of models against test data

Knowledge/Experience:

• Familiar/experienced with the design, development, qualification, and production of military / aerospace products.
• Familiar/experienced with military / aerospace / industrial specification and standards.
• Familiar/experienced with behavior of metals and non-linear materials.
• Working knowledge with MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and Windows.

Desirable Traits:

• Self-starter with initiative and drive to get tasks done accurately in a timely manner.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good communication skills (written and oral); experienced presenter comfortable giving presentations to customers.
• Individual that takes ownership for work product and enjoys hands-on engagement of hardware from product design through production.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative manner.

Education:

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Advanced technical degree desirable

Work Environment:

• Position entails occasional exposure to typical manufacturing environment
• High demand fast paced office environment
• Work calmly and professionally under pressure and as needed in order to meet deadlines or Company commitments
• Some travel