Mechanical Analysis Engineer

Job Description

Job No. 25-03995

Contact: Carolyn O’Donnell or

Pay Rate: $60-$62/hr.

Position Type: Contract (New position)

Summary:

We are a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

We are looking for you to join our team as a Mechanical Analysis Engineer based out of Woodland Hills, CA. As a Mechanical Analysis Engineer, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of model-based engineering and agile practices, we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.

Based in our Woodland Hills, CA office, this position will support senior mechanical engineers in the design of military avionics including inertial navigation and measurement systems and mission computers for the Sentinel program. This position is not eligible for remote work. This position will be 100% on-site. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Responsibilities:

Serve as technical individual contributor for Analysis Engineering Team

Understanding of the requirements and methods of analyzing structures to determine structural viability that leads to certification

Perform structural analysis including static, dynamics, stability, and damage tolerance analysis of metallic structures, mechanical systems, electromechanical systems, and equipment, by hand and by using the automated methods and procedures approved for the program

Build Finite Element Models (FEMs) using CAD geometry, meshing, and running solutions

Review drawings, requirements for materials, structure systems & subsystems and perform required analyses to demonstrate compliance.

Able to manipulate large scale finite element models

Document structural analysis methods and implementation using calculation aids and propose new methods depending on the needs of the project

Compute margins using appropriate analysis methods

Document static/dynamic test plans and procedure requirements

Participate and present in internal and external (customer) design reviews

Able to support material review board (MRB) and nonconformance to ensure we have sound structural substantiation

Solid understanding and background in loads development, preliminary and detailed design, static analysis, FEM, D&DT, fatigue, bolted and bonded interfaces, repair, structural test, and in-service mods, repairs and extensions.

Candidate must be able to collaborate in a team environment, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result, prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneously, and comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Mechanical Analysis Engineer:

Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with five or more years applicable experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with three or more years applicable experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of applicable experience

Experience with FEA analysis, preferably ANSYS, for structural analysis of designs

Experience with system/sub-system FEA modeling/analysis, piece parts, static, modal, buckling, dynamic (sine, random, acoustic), thermal strength/distortion, and bolted joint analyses

Ability to verify validity of simulation results by hand-calcs and/or comparison with heritage programs and to perform bolted joint analyses

Must have an Active DoD Secret or higher clearance

Preferred Qualifications for a Principal Mechanical Analysis Engineer::

Metallic structural analysis experience

Thermal analysis experience

Experience with the following software packages: ANSYS

Prior experience with 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software applications

Solid understanding of loads development used for structural analysis

Experience in test planning, test support, and data reduction

Experience supporting mechanical analysis of circuit card design

Demonstrated high degree of creativity and ability to solve a wide range of difficult problems

Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, willing to learn, experience working in a team environment

Competence and confidence working under pressure on requests with short turn-around times

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly

Must have proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement

Must be proactive and results-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $62.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day shift

OvertimeCompany Description

Cenergy is a dynamic, diverse, woman-owned company that has provided stellar support to our clients globally for over 25 years! We hire extraordinary people, and each of our team members are encouraged to embody our core values to drive innovation and own it with integrity and trust while adding to our positive and forward-thinking atmosphere.

Full-time