Mechanical Engineer (FEA Support) - Technical Lead

Job Description

Do you enjoy finite element analysis, numerical methods, and materials science?

Are you intrigued by solving complex, high-rate dynamic problems in the defense industry?

Are you looking for a company with proprietary computational tools, a high-performance computing system and uncapped incentive opportunities?

Corvid Technologies is seeking a talented mid-to-senior level Mechanical Engineer. In this position, you will play a pivotal role in the analysis and optimization of complex mechanical systems using Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Leveraging your experience, you will support and lead projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the performance, reliability, and efficiency of our cutting-edge projects, and support training and development initiatives for team members.

REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline; Master’s or PhD preferred

4-8 years of experience in material science, numerical methods, and finite element analysis

Demonstrated subject matter expert knowledge of structural dynamics

Proficiency in finite element analysis (Ansys, Abaqus, LS-Dyna)

Working knowledge of CAD and numerical grid generation techniques and applications

Experience with scripting and language capabilities (i.e. Python) and Linux

Daily Responsibilities:

Performing complex technical analysis, including numerical model development, failure analysis, structural integrity analysis, damage analysis, data reduction, data plotting, and data visualization

Collaborating with cross-functional teams on a variety of projects

Synthesizing results to present to internal and external stakeholders

Support all elements of the program including quality of the work, budget, vision, strategy, and customer communication

Support and train junior team members

Why Corvid?

Founded in 2004, we are a group of over 300 engineers and scientists, about 3/4 with master’ degrees or Ph.D.'s, that provide end-to-end solutions including concept development, design and optimization, prototype build, test and manufacture. We leverage the predictive capability of our high-fidelity computational physics solvers, indigenous massively parallel supercomputer system, prototyping plant, and ballistics and mechanics lab to investigate a variety of high-rate physics phenomena.

The results are complex engineering solutions for a variety of applications; aircraft, ballistic missile defense, cybersecurity, motorsports, armor development, biological systems, and missile and warhead design and development. These results are achieved with optimal design and cost efficiency due to the predictive capability of Corvid’s tools and our in-house, end-to-end integrated approach, which differentiates Corvid from the market.

We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Benefits for full-time employees include:

Paid gym membership

Flexible schedules

Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision

401k match up to 6%

Three weeks starting PTO; increasing with tenure

Continued education and training opportunities

Uncapped incentive opportunities