Engineer Mechanical 3

Innova Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Innova Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a full-time contract role in Woodland Hills, CA. The engineer will conduct structural analysis, create finite element models, and collaborate on design reviews in a dynamic team environment. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in mechanical systems and an active DoD clearance.

Benefits

Medical & Pharmacy Coverage

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Qualifications

• Must have an Active DoD Secret or higher clearance.
• Five years of relevant experience or equivalent education.
• Experience with structural analysis and FEM.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis for certification and compliance.
• Document and present results and methods.
• Collaborate with design teams on engineering designs.

Skills

Structural Analysis

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

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Position Type: Full Time (Contract)
Duration: 12 months
Location: Woodland Hills, CA


As aMechanical Engineer, you will:

• Serve as technical individual contributor for Analysis Engineering Team
• Understanding of the requirements and methods of analyzing structures to determine structural viability that leads to certification
• Perform structural analysis including static, dynamics, stability, and damage tolerance analysis of metallic structures, mechanical systems, electromechanical systems, and equipment, by hand and by using the automated methods and procedures approved for the program
• Build Finite Element Models (FEMs) using CAD geometry, meshing, and running solutions
• Review drawings, requirements for materials, structure systems & subsystems and perform required analyses to demonstrate compliance.
• Able to manipulate large scale finite element models
• Document structural analysis methods and implementation using calculation aids and propose new methods depending on the needs of the project
• Compute margins using appropriate analysis methods
• Document static/dynamic test plans and procedure requirements
• Participate and present in internal and external (customer) design reviews
• Able to support material review board (MRB) and nonconformance to ensure we have sound structural substantiation
• Solid understanding and background in loads development, preliminary and detailed design, static analysis, FEM, D&DT, fatigue, bolted and bonded interfaces, repair, structural test, and in-service mods, repairs and extensions.
• Candidate must be able to collaborate in a team environment, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result, prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneously, and comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Must have an Active DoD Secret or higher clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with five or more years applicable experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with three or more years applicable experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of applicable experience
• Experience with FEA analysis, preferably ANSYS, for structural analysis of designs
• Experience with system/sub-system FEA modeling/analysis, piece parts, static, modal, buckling, dynamic (sine, random, acoustic), thermal strength/distortion, and bolted joint analyses
• Ability to verify validity of simulation results by hand-calcs and/or comparison with heritage programs and to perform bolted joint analyses
  

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PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range: $52 to $60 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Benefits:Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
Recent Recognitions

• Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website:https://www.innovasolutions.com/
Innova Solutionsis an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at [e-mail] or [phone]. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.
The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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