FEA Mechanical Engineer - SolidWorks & Wind Tunnel Systems

Aerolab; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Aerolab is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and optimize wind tunnel equipment, collaborating with a skilled design and mechanical engineering team in Maryland. The role emphasizes FEA using SolidWorks Simulation and structural analysis to improve mechanical performance.

The engineer will contribute to component and system-level designs, perform fatigue and modal analyses, create fabrication drawings, and ensure accuracy of CAD models and drawings.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have hands-on SolidWorks experience for parts and assemblies.
• Experience performing FEA (linear static, nonlinear, modal, fatigue) using SOLIDWORKS Simulation.
• Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Sheet metal design and fabrication knowledge.
• Experience with CNC machining considerations.

Responsibilities

• Interpret design specifications, drawings, and schematics accurately.
• Perform FEA and modal analyses for various loading scenarios.
• Conduct fatigue analyses for rotating and non-rotating components.
• Analyze steel support structures using FEA and structural solvers.
• Create and maintain SolidWorks CAD models and drawings.
• Provide fabrication and installation drawings as required.
• Collaborate with Product Design Team during projects.
• Ensure tolerance stack-ups and drafting checks.

Skills

SolidWorks proficiency

SolidWorks Simulation

GD&T

Sheet metal design

CNC fabrication knowledge

Rotating machinery familiarity

Structural design of steel support

CAD drafting

Teamwork and communication

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Simulation

Job description

Aerolab is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and optimize wind tunnel equipment, collaborating with a skilled design and mechanical engineering team in Maryland. The role emphasizes FEA using SolidWorks Simulation and structural analysis to improve mechanical performance.

The engineer will contribute to component and system-level designs, perform fatigue and modal analyses, create fabrication drawings, and ensure accuracy of CAD models and drawings.