Computer Modeling & Simulation Staff Specialist/Engineer

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada; London; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada seeks an experienced Staff Specialist/Engineer to perform advanced CAE simulations for military vehicles and subsystems. You will conduct fluid, buoyancy, structural and fatigue analyses using industry tools, research new techniques, and support product development with timely simulation results.

The role requires a university engineering degree and 5+ years in CAE, with travel to support internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of related experience in CAE field, preferably in automotive, defense or aerospace industry.
• Knowledge of CAE software applications for FEA, CFD and fatigue analyses.
• Knowledge of automotive subsystems.
• Knowledge of stress analyses, mechanics, dynamics and mathematics.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to be agile, set priorities and multi-task under pressure.
• Self-motivated and effective working in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to travel (10% Canadian, 5% US & International) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced computer simulations of military vehicles and subsystems.
• Conduct research of new simulation techniques applicable to GDLS-C products.
• Perform vehicle mobility studies.
• Perform vehicle dynamics simulations.
• Perform structural analysis.
• Conduct material fatigue simulations.
• Create advanced controls system models to evaluate various controls algorithms and strategies for automotive systems.
• Interact with design teams and provide efficient and timely simulation support to product development, drive design solutions based on simulation results.
• Develop in-house software to solve dynamic problems using high level programming languages.
• Write technical reports.
• Provide support for R&D validation testing (i.e. prepare test plan/report, perform data reduction/analysis).
• Provide technical support and guidance, within field of expertise, to Design Engineers during design development, e.g. advising on structural design.
• Support new product development with simulations and analyses.

Skills

CAE software proficiency

Fluid dynamics

Structural analysis

Fatigue analysis

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

University degree in Engineering

Tools

ANSYS FLUENT

Rhino/Orca

NX NASTRAN

Altair tools

Glyphworks

NCode

Job description

Staff Specialist/Engineer P55

• Perform fluid flow analyses using ANSYS FLUENT
• Perform buoyancy analyses using Rhino/Orca
• Perform structural analyses using NX NASTRAN and/or Altair suite of FEA tools
• Perform fatigue analyses using Glyphworks/NCode
• Research new CAE areas, products and methodologies and implement them in GDLS-C common procedures
• Perform test data analyses and simulation validations
• Work in small temporary project teams with other engineers and provide an ongoing CAE support
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers

Description

Computer Modeling & Simulation

Staff Specialist/Engineer P55

Job Description

• Perform fluid flow analyses using ANSYS FLUENT
• Perform buoyancy analyses using Rhino/Orca
• Perform structural analyses using NX NASTRAN and/or Altair suite of FEA tools
• Perform fatigue analyses using Glyphworks/NCode
• Research new CAE areas, products and methodologies and implement them in GDLS-C common procedures
• Perform test data analyses and simulation validations
• Work in small temporary project teams with other engineers and provide an ongoing CAE support
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers

Key Job Elements

• Perform advanced computer simulations of military vehicles and subsystems
• Conduct research of new simulation techniques applicable to GDLS-C products
• Perform vehicle mobility studies
• Perform vehicle dynamics simulations
• Perform structural analysis
• Conduct material fatigue simulations
• Create advanced controls system models to evaluate various controls algorithms and strategies for automotive systems
• Interact with design teams and provide efficient and timely simulation support to product development, drive design solutions based on simulation results
• Develop in-house software to solve dynamic problems using high level programming languages
• Write technical reports
• Provide support for R&D validation testing (i.e. prepare test plan/report, perform data reduction/analysis)
• Provide technical support and guidance, within field of expertise, to Design Engineers during design development, e.g. advising on structural design
• Support new product development with simulations and analyses

Required Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering
• 5+ years of related experience in CAE field, preferably in automotive, defense or aerospace industry
• Knowledge of CAE software applications for FEA, CFD and fatigue analyses
• Knowledge of automotive subsystems
• Knowledge of stress analyses, mechanics, dynamics and mathematics
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to be agile, set priorities and multi-task under pressure
• Self-motivated and effective working in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to travel (10% Canadian, 5% US & International) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced University degree
• Familiar with NX NASTRAN, Altair suite of FEA tools, ADAMS, MATLAB
• Experience with heavy off road vehicles engineering
• Experience dealing with defense design standards
• Professional Engineer (PEO) or eligible to become P.Eng.

Working Conditions

Physical Conditions and Hazards:

The conditions in which an individual or staff works, including but not limited to such things as amenities, physical environment, stress and noise levels, degree of safety or danger, temperature, location.

• Physical Environment: Office
• Hazards: NA

Physical Demands Description

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Usual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access upper offices.

Equipment Utilized

This section describes the type of equipment an employee is required to use:

• Computer
• Phone
• Mobile device

Medical Surveillance

May include: Anthropometrical Size Restrictions depending on task

Personal Protective Equipment

Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection. extraction coveralls)