Senior Linear Dynamics FEA Engineer — Vibro-Analysis Lead

CFD Research Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Vision & Dental insurance

Paid leave & parental leave

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

CFD Research Corporation in Huntsville, AL is seeking a senior linear dynamics finite element engineer to join our structural analysis team. The candidate will evaluate vibration, shock, and random/acoustic responses to aid design, verification and manufacture of aerospace structures.

Turbomachinery experience is a plus. The role requires development and validation of linear dynamic FEA models using Abaqus, ANSYS, or NASTRAN, and reporting findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a secret clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 6+ years hands-on experience with linear dynamics FEA for complex structures.
• Proficiency with Abaqus and SolidWorks.
• Strong understanding of structural dynamics, vibration theory, modal analysis, and damping models.
• Experience with vibro-acoustic coupling or specialized acoustics tools.
• Ability to create clear technical documentation and present results to stakeholders.
• Strong problem solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate linear dynamic FEA models for modal, linear transient, SSD, vibration, and shock analyses.
• Produce engineering reports and documentation in support of verification and design reviews.

Skills

Structural dynamics

Vibration theory

Modal analysis

Documentation & presentation

Problem solving & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Abaqus

ANSYS

NASTRAN

SolidWorks

Job description

CFD Research Corporation in Huntsville, AL is seeking a senior linear dynamics finite element engineer to join our structural analysis team. The candidate will evaluate vibration, shock, and random/acoustic responses to aid design, verification and manufacture of aerospace structures.

Turbomachinery experience is a plus. The role requires development and validation of linear dynamic FEA models using Abaqus, ANSYS, or NASTRAN, and reporting findings to stakeholders.