Principal Structural Analysis Engineer

101 Bloom Energy; United States; On-site; USD 176,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy in San Jose, CA is seeking a Principal Structural Analysis Engineer to advance high-temperature design and reliability. You will develop 2-D/3-D models, run Abaqus/Hypermesh simulations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve challenging problems.

Reporting to Senior Principal Engineer, you will validate models with testing and field data, identify failure modes, and help drive design changes.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with FEA specialization.
• 5+ years of experience in stress analysis and meshing.
• Strong knowledge of Abaqus and Hypermesh.
• Experience with nonlinear materials and advanced constitutive models.

Responsibilities

• Provide structural analysis to solve high-temperature design problems at component and assembly levels.
• Develop 2-D/3-D models and perform FEA with hand calculations for reliability.
• Validate modeling results with tests and field data.
• Identify failure modes and propose design improvements.
• Prepare reports and present results to cross-functional teams.

Skills

FEA expert

Abaqus

Hypermesh

Nonlinear materials

3D modeling

Materials science fundamentals

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Masters/PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Abaqus

Hypermesh

Job description

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’remaking it reality. For over two decades,we’vebeen at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxideelectrolyzer(SOEC) technologies are redefiningwhat’spossible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Ourcutting-edgesolutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customersremainahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm. At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

We are looking for a Principal Structural Analysis Engineerto join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies.This role willreporttoSr. Principal Engr, Structural analysis and based inSan Jose, CA.This is a fully on-site, in officerole5 days a week.

Role and Responsibilities:

• 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

Skills and Experience:

• 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 an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result. At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families.

Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes

• competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution
• a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• generous Mental Health Support services
• Legal services
• virtual Physical Therapy access
• Fertility & Family Forming benefits

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.

Salary Ranges: $176,300.00 - $253,700.00

Bloom Energy's mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone in the world. With roots in NASA’s Mars Program, the company’s founder, chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. K.R. Sridhar, developed an innovative fuel cell technology that is shifting the energy paradigm and redefining the electric power market. The Bloom Energy Server is a distributed electric power solution built for the digital age and capable of delivering highly reliable, uninterrupted, 24x7 constant power that is also clean and sustainable. Bloom’s unique on-site power generation systems are among the most efficient on the planet, providing significantly reduced operating costs and producing dramatically lower greenhouse gas emissions. By generating power where it is consumed, Bloom Energy offers increased electrical reliability and improved energy security, providing a clear path to energy independence. Some of the largest companies in the world trust Bloom Energy to provide their businesses with clean, reliable and resilient energy. Bloom’s customers include many Fortune 100 companies and leaders in manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, retail, higher education, utilities, and other industries.

The company, headquartered in San Jose, California, is growing quickly and looking to add to its dynamic team. Stay up to date with Bloom Energy through our social channels.