Abaqus FEA Engineer: Precision Mechanical Modeling

Kaleidoscope; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope is seeking a skilled Abaqus FEA Modeler to join our engineering team onsite in Cupertino, CA. You will manage pre-processing steps, define materials, and mesh models, and sometimes run and interpret FEA simulations using Abaqus to support diverse projects.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in finite element modeling, proficiency with NX CAD for geometry prep, and familiarity with ANSA or Hypermesh is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years in finite element modeling with Abaqus CAE.
• Expert-level knowledge of model preparation, meshing, material models, boundary conditions, and load applications.
• Experience with NX CAD software for importing and exporting model geometries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills for reporting and collaborating with team members.
• Valid US work visa, with no export compliance restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed finite element models using Abaqus CAE to simulate mechanical, structural, and thermal performance.
• Pre-process and post-process complex simulations with accurate model setup and meshing.
• Apply expert techniques for high-quality mesh models and scripting for grouping and keywords.
• Troubleshoot and resolve modeling issues to improve convergence and efficiency.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of simulation best practices and FEA advancements.

Skills

Abaqus CAE

Finite Element Modeling

NX CAD

Post-processing

Python scripting

ANSA

Hypermesh

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

ANSA

Hypermesh

Job description

Kaleidoscope is seeking a skilled Abaqus FEA Modeler to join our engineering team onsite in Cupertino, CA. You will manage pre-processing steps, define materials, and mesh models, and sometimes run and interpret FEA simulations using Abaqus to support diverse projects.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in finite element modeling, proficiency with NX CAD for geometry prep, and familiarity with ANSA or Hypermesh is a plus.