Staff Analysis Engineer

Allient; Village of Williamsville (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Allient Inc. is seeking a Staff Analysis Engineer to join our team at our corporate innovation center and headquarters in Buffalo, NY.

The role focuses on modeling, simulation, and quantitative analysis of electromechanical systems, with emphasis on MATLAB and Simscape for dynamic, thermal, and power-flow analyses. The candidate will lead cross-disciplinary engineering efforts, mentor engineers, and support proposals through technical definitions and trade studies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering with 9+ years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 11+ years as an alternative.
• Strong MATLAB and Simscape experience for dynamic, thermal, and power-flow analysis.
• Experience leading cross-disciplinary engineering efforts.
• Preferred: Ansys for FEA/CFD and knowledge of electric/hybrid propulsion systems.
• Preferred: ITAR, government contracting, or defense program experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead modeling, simulation, and quantitative analysis of electromechanical systems.
• Define and validate system requirements, performance, reliability, and safety.
• Develop test plans and correlate test data with models.
• Mentor engineers across experience levels and support proposals.
• Travel up to 15% may be required.
• Review designs to adhere to best practices and support system integration.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Mentoring

Modeling & simulation

Education

Master’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering

Bachelor’s degree with 11+ years

Tools

MATLAB

Simscape

Ansys (FEA/CFD)

Electric/hybrid propulsion knowledge

Actuation technologies (motors, gearing, ball screws)

Job description

Allient Inc. is in growth mode and currently seeking a Staff Analysis Engineer to join our team at our corporate innovation center and headquarters located in Buffalo, New York!

The Staff Analysis Engineer leads modeling, simulation, and quantitative analysis of electromechanical systems—including motors, drives, gears, actuators, and motion mechanisms. This role requires deep experience with MATLAB and Simscape for dynamic system, thermal, and power-flow analysis.

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.

Minimum 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 experience with actuation technologies (motors, gearing, ball screws, DC motor drives).
• Preferred: Experience with military programs, government contracting, ITAR, and working with primes or Tier 1 suppliers.

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