Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer (MATLAB/Simscape)

Allient LLC.; Village of Williamsville (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Allient Inc. in Buffalo, NY seeks a Staff Analysis Engineer to lead modeling, simulation, and quantitative analysis of electromechanical systems, including motors, drives, gears, actuators, and motion mechanisms.

The role requires deep MATLAB and Simscape expertise for dynamic, thermal, and power-flow analysis, with responsibilities spanning cross-disciplinary leadership, test planning, subsystem testing, and customer engagement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering with 9+ years of experience (or bachelor's with 11+ years).
• Preferred experience using MATLAB and Simscape for dynamic, thermal, and power-flow analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-disciplinary engineering efforts.
• Preferred: FEA/CFD experience (Ansys), knowledge of electric/hybrid propulsion systems, and actuation technologies.
• Preferred: Experience with military programs, government contracting, ITAR, and working with primes or Tier 1 suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced analysis across electrical, mechanical, software, and actuation systems.
• Use modeling and simulation to define and validate system requirements, performance, reliability, and safety.
• Develop test plans and correlate test data with models.
• Conduct subsystem testing and support system/vehicle integration.
• Apply innovative engineering solutions to enhance product performance.
• Review designs and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Work with internal teams and customers to define requirements and present technical results.
• Improve standard engineering processes and documentation.
• Mentor engineers at multiple experience levels.
• Support proposals through technical definitions, trade studies, and compliance activities.
• Some limited travel may be required (15% typical)
• Additional duties as needed.

Skills

Modeling & Simulation

Quantitative analysis

Leadership

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Test planning

Education

Master's degree in electrical/mechanical/aerospace engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simscape

FEA/CFD (Ansys)

Job description

Allient Inc. in Buffalo, NY seeks a Staff Analysis Engineer to lead modeling, simulation, and quantitative analysis of electromechanical systems, including motors, drives, gears, actuators, and motion mechanisms.

The role requires deep MATLAB and Simscape expertise for dynamic, thermal, and power-flow analysis, with responsibilities spanning cross-disciplinary leadership, test planning, subsystem testing, and customer engagement.