Finite Element Analysis Engineer

Ensign-Bickford Industries; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is seeking a focused FEA Engineer to model thermal, dynamic, structural, and functional aspects of energetic components for aerospace and defense programs. You will work with engineers to develop analytical models and support design reviews.

The role requires a BS/MS in engineering and at least 3 years in aerospace/defense analysis, with strong FEA and communication skills to present results to customers and management.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in an engineering discipline with 3+ years in aerospace/defense design or analysis.
• Strong background in Finite Element Analysis.
• Experience in analytical modeling and evaluation of component designs.
• Ability to present results during design reviews and communicate with management.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical models to assess EBAD product performance.
• Envision and assess alternate concepts to meet requirements.
• Support project teams with expert-level analysis.
• Perform design analyses and support customer design reviews.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop models for development, testing, and failure investigations.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

ANSYS Workbench

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Reading drawings

Education

BS/MS in Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

SolidWorks

Job description

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.

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.