FEA (Finite Element Analysis) or CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering)

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking an FEA/CEA Engineer to perform structural, thermal, vibration, fatigue, and computational analyses in support of aerospace propulsion systems and components. The role collaborates with Design Engineering, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Test and Program Management to validate designs and resolve hardware issues.

The ideal candidate translates analytical results into practical engineering decisions and supports hardware from concept

Qualifications

• Perform finite element and computational analyses for aerospace components and propulsion systems.
• Translate analytical results into engineering decisions and support hardware from concept through testing and production.

Responsibilities

• Develop and perform finite element and computational analyses for aerospace components, assemblies, and propulsion systems.
• Perform linear and nonlinear structural analysis, including stress, strain, deformation, contact, and load-path

Skills

Finite element analysis

Structural analysis

Thermal analysis

Vibration analysis

Fatigue analysis

Job description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:The FEA / CEA Engineer is responsible for performing structural, thermal, vibration, fatigue, and computational engineering analysis in support of the design, development, qualification, and production of aerospace propulsion systems and components.

Job DescriptionGENERAL JOB SUMMARY:The FEA / CEA Engineer is responsible for performing structural, thermal, vibration, fatigue, and computational engineering analysis in support of the design, development, qualification, and production of aerospace propulsion systems and components. This position works closely with Design Engineering, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Test, and Program Management to validate designs, identify technical risks, resolve hardware issues, and ensure products meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and customer requirements. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on engineer capable of translating analytical results into practical engineering decisions and supporting hardware from initial concept through testing and production.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Structural & Multiphysics Analysis

• Develop and perform finite element and computational analyses for aerospace components, assemblies, and propulsion systems.
• Perform linear and nonlinear structural analysis, including stress, strain, deformation, contact, and load-path