Finite Element Analysis Engineer

AFB International$130K — $180K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in engineering discipline required, with 8+ years in aerospace and defense product design/analysis.
  • Strong expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
  • Proven experience in analytical modeling and evaluation of component designs.
  • Ability to conduct detailed design analyses and effectively communicate results.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills for management interaction.
  • Demonstrated follow-through and collaboration with engineers during model development.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office with the capability to interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

  • Develop analytical models to ensure EBAD products meet functional requirements.
  • Explore and evaluate alternative concepts for functional compliance.
  • Provide expert-level support to project and operations teams.
  • Assist in the support and enhancement of existing products.
  • Engage in root cause and failure analysis for complex problems.

Benefits

  • Equal opportunity employer, fostering an inclusive work environment.
  • Opportunities to work on mission-critical aerospace and defense projects.
  • Collaborative team environment with experienced engineers and professionals.
Full Job Description
The Finite Element Analysis (FEA)Engineer will perform thermal, dynamic, structural, and functional modeling of energetic components and systems in support of design and development of aerospace and defense programs.

Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Develop analytical models to assess the ability of EBAD products to meet functional requirements.
  • Envision and assess alternate concepts to meet functional requirements
  • Supporting project and operations teams by providing expert level assistance
  • Support existing products and product upgrades
  • Participate in root cause and failure analysis of challenging problems


Requirements:
  • The successful candidate must have a BS/MS in an engineering discipline and a minimum of 8 years design and/or analysis of aerospace and defense products.
  • Strong background in Finite Element Analysis
  • Demonstrated experience performing analytical modeling and evaluation of component level designs
  • Perform detailed design analyses and present results to customers in support of design reviews
  • Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for interaction with various levels of management
  • Strong follow through and ability to work with Engineers to develop analytical models in support of product development, testing, and failure investigations.
  • Proficient with Microsoft office suite software
  • Must be able to read and interpret technical product drawings


Desired Skills:
  • Extensive experience in ANSYS Workbench environment, particularly with structural, vibration, and dynamics modules
  • Experience with SolidWorks preferred
  • Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred
  • Experience with energetic materials preferred
  • Ability to perform explicit dynamic analyses preferred
  • Knowledge of space vehicle mechanisms and designs is preferred.


Compensation:

Salary Range: $130,000 - $180,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

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