Principal Structural Analysis Engineer

NextGenEnergyJobs; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking a seasoned structural analysis engineer to solve challenging high-temperature design problems at component and assembly levels. You will build 2-D/3-D models, perform FEA analyses with Abaqus and HyperMesh, and validate results against test data.

Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential. The role requires a Masters/PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering with 5+ years in stress analysis, nonlinear materials, and advanced meshing

Qualifications

• Masters/PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering with background in Finite Element Analysis.
• 5+ years of experience in stress analysis & meshing packages; expert in Abaqus and HyperMesh.
• Strong understanding of fundamentals of strength of materials.
• Experience with nonlinear material models and complex 3-D geometry.

Responsibilities

• Provide structural analysis and evaluation for high-temperature applications at component and assembly levels.
• Develop 2-D/3-D models for structural behavior using FEA and hand calculations.
• Validate modeling results with testing and field data; perform sanity checks on FEA results.
• Identify failure modes and propose design changes; interface with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Stress analysis

Meshing

Finite Element Analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Masters/PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Abaqus

HyperMesh

Job description

• Provide structural analysis and evaluation to solve challenging design problems related to high temperature application products at component and assembly levels
• Develop 2-D/3-D models for structural behavior, utilizing FEA structural analysis codes along with hand calculations based on first principles for design improvement and reliability
• Validation of modeling and simulation results with testing and field data
• Perform sanity checks for the FEA results to take design decisions
• Identify possible failure modes and mechanisms and propose design changes to address the same
• Interface with cross functional team, create reports and present modeling results on a regular basis

Requirements

• Masters/PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering with background in Finite Element Analysis
• 5+ years of extensive experience in stress analysis & meshing packages, expert level knowledge in Abaqus and Hypermesh FEA tools
• Strong understanding of the fundamentals of strength of materials
• Experience in performing finite element structural analysis using materials with non-linear stress/strain relationships, hyper-elastic materials, isotropic/orthotropic/anisotropic materials and springs
• Skills in handling complex 3-D geometry, grid generation, contact convergence and post-processing
• High temperature component modeling experience is a plus
• Understanding of experimental methods and testing is highly desirable
• Strong drive to learn new application areas and capable of modeling complex simulations and multi-disciplinary systems
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to details
• Excellent communication skills– both written and verbal
• Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.