Senior opto-mechanical Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Engineer (Member of Technical staff)

MDA; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space technology company in Ottawa seeks a Senior Finite Element Analysis Engineer to join their Robotics & Space Operations team. The role involves analyzing components and systems to ensure reliability through advanced software tools and collaboration with engineering disciplines. Candidates should have extensive experience in structural and thermal analysis, particularly in the aerospace sector. Competitive benefits and compensation are offered.

Benefits

Competitive healthcare benefits

Group retirement savings plans

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of relevant experience in structural and thermal analysis.
• Demonstrated experience with robust mechanical design solutions.
• CAD experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze components and systems to ensure functional reliability.
• Perform static and dynamic structural analyses.
• Collaborate with engineering disciplines on testing and integration.

Skills

Structural Analysis

Thermal Analysis

Finite Element Analysis

Mechanical Component Design

Vibration Analysis

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Ansys

NASTRAN

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure.

We’re on the hunt for a Senior Finite Element Analysis Engineer on our Robotics & Space Operations team at our Kanata office.

With 40 years of operational experience and proven performance on the iconic Canadarm programs including Space Shuttle and International Space Station robotics and operations support, our Robotics & Space Operations team has 100% mission success in making space dreams come true.

As part of the Opto-Mechanical Team, you will analyze components and electro-mechanical systems to ensure that products meet or exceed the customer’s requirements and ensure that the mechanical solutions are reliable, cost-effective and meet product functional requirements. You will use a series of advanced software tools for 3D design and simulation to predict product behavior in space.

Role:

• Subject matter expert in structural and thermal analysis and testing
• Trainer and informal mentor to less experienced staff

Responsibilities:

• Apply engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges
• Evaluate opto-mechanical system performances at both the component and system levels via modeling and experimental methods
• Perform structural analyses (classical hand calculations and finite element analysis)
• Static/Quasi-static
• Dynamic (Modal, Harmonic, Random, Shock
• Thermal Distortion
• Perform thermal analyses for components in vacuum
• Steady State
• Transient
• Interpret analysis results and convert them to design suggestions
• Investigate opportunities to limit testing and reduce qualification costs using FEA analysis
• Prepare analysis reports
• Support integration and testing (during the design and manufacturing phases)
• Prepare test procedures
• Conduct tests for vibration, thermal, thermos-vacuum, cryogenic and mass properties and prepare test reports
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, technologists and assembly personnel
• Perform other engineering duties as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience with robust mechanical component and packaging design solutions, including vibration analysis and testing, structural and thermal analysis
• Demonstrated experience with thermal and structural analysis tools, specifically Ansys and NASTRAN
• Knowledge of stress analysis and failure theories, including for ductile and brittle materials, fatigue, stress corrosion cracking and fracture mechanics
• Over 8 years of relevant experience
• Experience in military/aerospace environment testing would be an asset
• CAD experience in NX and/or SolidWorks would be an asset
• Experience with NASGRO would be an asset

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth.

Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

Benefits statement:

MDA Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA Space, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

Equal opportunity statement:

MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

The compensation range for this position is $105,600.00 - $145,000.00 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.