Senior Mechanical Analyst – FEA, CAD & Defense Systems

Cubic Transportation Systems; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubic Corporation in Durham, North Carolina is seeking a Senior Mechanical Analyst to tackle advanced mechanical challenges and support DoD programs. You will analyze components, run FEA, and design fixtures for assembly and testing, collaborating across disciplines.

The role requires significant experience with ANSYS Mechanical and SOLIDWORKS, with DoD clearance eligibility, and a track record of delivering robust, cost-conscious designs for defense applications.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 5 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience.
• Significant experience with ANSYS Mechanical FEA simulation tools and SOLIDWORKS 3-D CAD.
• Must be eligible for DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the mechanical performance and survivability of unique electrical components under fabrication and usage conditions and ensure producibility.
• Perform FEA Analysis of parts, including shock, vibration, temperature cycling, power handling, and structural.
• Formulate comprehensive testing protocols for mechanical and environmental testing, interpreting results to guide improvements.
• Prepare and present reports and drawings outlining performance.
• Direct and participate in iterative design processes, incorporating feedback from a variety of sources.
• Advise on and recommend manufacturing changes to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Complete mechanical designs and drawings for assembly, test, and fabrication fixtures.
• Design assembly flows and processes to meet customer requirements with input from manufacturing.
• Provides required support for international standards of operations (AS9100) compliance.

Skills

ANSYS Mechanical

SOLIDWORKS

Data analysis

DoD security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical

SOLIDWORKS 3-D CAD

Job description

Cubic Corporation in Durham, North Carolina is seeking a Senior Mechanical Analyst to tackle advanced mechanical challenges and support DoD programs. You will analyze components, run FEA, and design fixtures for assembly and testing, collaborating across disciplines.

The role requires significant experience with ANSYS Mechanical and SOLIDWORKS, with DoD clearance eligibility, and a track record of delivering robust, cost-conscious designs for defense applications.