Finite Element Analysis Engineer

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) seeks a seasoned Finite Element Analysis Engineer to model thermal, dynamic, structural, and functional behavior of energetic components for aerospace and defense programs.

You will develop analytical models, evaluate designs, support design reviews, and collaborate with project teams to advance product development, testing, and failure investigations.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in engineering discipline required.
• Minimum 3 years design/analysis in aerospace/defense products.
• Strong background in Finite Element Analysis.
• Experience in analytical modeling and evaluation of component-level designs.
• Ability to present results to customers during design reviews.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to read and interpret technical product drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical models to assess EBAD product functionality.
• Envision and assess alternate concepts to meet functional requirements.
• Support project and operations teams with expert assistance.
• Support existing products and product upgrades.
• Participate in root cause and failure analysis of challenging problems.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Analytical modeling

Presentation skills

MS Office

Reading drawings

Education

BS/MS in engineering

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

SolidWorks

Job description

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!

Job Description

The Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Engineer will perform thermal, dynamic, structural, and functional modeling of energetic components and systems in support of design and development of aerospace and defense programs.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop analytical models to assess the ability of EBAD products to meet functionalrequirements.
• Envision and assess alternate concepts to meet functional requirements
• Supporting project and operations teams by providing expert level assistance
• Support existing products and product upgrades
• Participate in root cause and failure analysis of challenging problems

Requirements:

• The successful candidate must have a BS/MS in an engineering discipline and a minimum of 3 years design and/or analysis of aerospace and defense products.
• Strong background in Finite Element Analysis
• Demonstrated experience performing analytical modeling and evaluation of component leveldesigns
• Perform detailed design analyses and present results to customers in support of design reviews
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for interaction with various levels of management
• Strong follow through and ability to work with Engineers to develop analytical models in support of product development, testing, and failure investigations.
• Proficient with Microsoft office suite software
• Must be able to read and interpret technical product drawings

Desired Skills:

• Extensive experience in ANSYS Workbench environment, particularly with structural, vibration, and dynamics modules
• Experience with SolidWorks preferred
• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Experience with energetic materials preferred
• Ability to perform explicit dynamic analyses preferred
• Knowledge of space vehicle mechanisms and designs is preferred.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.