Computer Modeling & Simulation Staff Specialist/Engineer

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada; London; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is seeking a Staff Specialist/Engineer P55 to perform advanced CAE analyses on military vehicle platforms using ANSYS Fluent, NX NASTRAN and Altair tools. You will support design teams with mobility, dynamics and fatigue simulations.

The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree, 3–5 years in CAE (automotive/defense), excels at communication, and can travel 10–15% internationally. Advanced degrees or PE eligibility are a plus.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering.
• 3–5 years in CAE, preferably in automotive, defense or aerospace.
• Knowledge of CAE software for FEA, CFD and fatigue analyses.
• Knowledge of automotive subsystems.
• Knowledge of stress, mechanics, dynamics, and mathematics.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organization and multi-tasking under pressure.
• Willingness to travel (10% Canada, 5% US & International).

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced computer simulations of military vehicles and subsystems.
• Research new simulation techniques applicable to GDLS-C products.
• Perform vehicle mobility studies and dynamics simulations.
• Perform structural analyses and material fatigue simulations.
• Develop in-house software to solve dynamic problems using high level languages.
• Provide CAE support to design Engineers and drive design solutions.
• Write technical reports and deliver validation data.
• Support R&D validation testing with test plans and data analysis.

Skills

CAE Software

FEA/CFD

Automotive subsystems

Mechanics & dynamics

Technical writing

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

PEO / P.Eng eligibility

Tools

NX NASTRAN

Altair Suite

ADAMS

MATLAB

ANSYS Fluent

Job description

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
• 3 to 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. 1) Physical Environment~ Office 2) Hazards~ NA

Physical Demands Description~

This section objectively captures and describes the physical demands that are required to perform a particular job or role. Usually completed by the ergonomist 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)