Finite Element Analysis Engineer

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD); Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is seeking an experienced FEA Engineer to perform thermal, dynamic, structural, and functional modeling of energetic components and systems for aerospace and defense programs.

The role focuses on developing analytical models, evaluating designs, and supporting design reviews through strong communication and collaboration with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in engineering required.
• Minimum 3 years design and/or analysis in aerospace/defense products.
• Strong background in Finite Element Analysis.
• Ability to perform analytical modeling and evaluate component designs.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

FEA

Analytical modeling

Communication

Reading drawings

MS Office

Cross-functional collaboration

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 functional requirements.
• 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 level designs
• 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.