Senior Mechanical Analyst: FEA & Reliability for Defense

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

Job summary

Cubic Defense is seeking a Mechanical Analyst to tackle advanced engineering challenges, analyzing mechanical performance of unique electrical components, performing FEA analyses, and drafting testing protocols. The role requires collaboration across disciplines and presenting findings to guide design improvements.

Candidates should have 7+ years with a Bachelor’s, or 5 years with a Master’s, or a PhD with 3 years, and proven experience with ANSYS Mechanical and SOLIDWORKS.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 7+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 5+ years with a Master’s, or a PhD with 3+ years.
• Experience with ANSYS Mechanical FEA and SOLIDWORKS CAD is required.
• Proven ability to evaluate complex data and select effective methods.

Responsibilities

• Analyze mechanical performance and survivability of unique electrical components under fabrication and usage conditions.
• Perform FEA analyses including shock, vibration, temperature cycling, power handling, and structural assessments.
• Develop comprehensive testing protocols for mechanical and environmental testing and interpret results.

Skills

ANSYS Mechanical FEA

SOLIDWORKS 3-D CAD

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

FEA tools

Environmental test equipment

Job description

Cubic Defense is seeking a Mechanical Analyst to tackle advanced engineering challenges, analyzing mechanical performance of unique electrical components, performing FEA analyses, and drafting testing protocols. The role requires collaboration across disciplines and presenting findings to guide design improvements.

Candidates should have 7+ years with a Bachelor’s, or 5 years with a Master’s, or a PhD with 3 years, and proven experience with ANSYS Mechanical and SOLIDWORKS.