EnsignBickford Aerospace & Defense Co

Finite Element Analysis Engineer

EnsignBickford Aerospace & Defense Co • $88K — $105K *
Simsbury, CT 06070In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in engineering discipline required
  • Minimum 3 years experience in aerospace and defense product design or analysis
  • Strong background in Finite Element Analysis
  • Experience with analytical modeling and component level design evaluation
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
  • Ability to interpret technical product drawings
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Responsibilities

  • Develop analytical models for EBAD products' functional assessment
  • Evaluate alternate concepts to fulfill functional requirements
  • Provide expert assistance to project and operations teams
  • Support existing products and facilitate upgrades
  • Conduct root cause and failure analyses for complex issues

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cutting-edge aerospace programs
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Potential for involvement in innovative projects in defense
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams and leadership
  • Dynamic work culture that encourages creative problem-solving
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 3 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.


About EnsignBickford Aerospace & Defense Co

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBA&D) is a leading supplier of energetic materials, non-lethal products, and weapon systems to the aerospace and defense industry. The company was founded in 1836 and is headquartered in Simsbury, Connecticut. EBA&D's products are used in a wide range of applications including missile systems, aircraft ejection seats, and space launch vehicles. The company has a long history of innovation and has been awarded numerous patents for its technologies. EBA&D is a subsidiary of Ensign-Bickford Industries, a privately held company that also operates in the mining and petrochemical industries.
Learn more about EnsignBickford Aerospace & Defense Co
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
* Ladders Estimates

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