Summary:

We are seeking a Principal Structural Analyst to drive the design and development of novel solutions to customer driven problems surrounding ruggedized miniature electro-mechanical systems, systems for harsh environments (e.g. high-g, high temperature, high vibration), and Robotics and autonomous systems.

Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced analytical modeling and finite element analysis of complex electro-mechanical systems from a structural survivability and operational performance standpoint, including static, shock, and vibration environments
• Able to provide insight and suggest creative design modifications based on analysis outcomes, and to apply analysis techniques across a broad range of technical disciplines
• Drive solutions to complex, customer driven problems with limited direction - develop requirements, propose ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements
• Communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program teams, senior management, and sponsors (both expert and non-expert)
• Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback
• Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies for them
• Develop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineers; Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals

Required Skills and Experience:

• 8+ years of relevant work experience as a Structural Analysis Engineer
• Principal Structural Analysis Engineer - Defense / Government experience
• Strong analytical modeling and finite element analysis of complex electro-mechanical systems from a structural survivability and operational performance standpoint, including static, shock, and vibration environments experience
• Team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands
• Expertise with Finite Element Analysis packages, specifically ANSYS and/or Nastran
• Master of Science degree in a relevant field such as mechanical engineering, materials science, or aerospace engineering or equivalent industry experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with 3D CAD, specifically SolidWorks or Creo
• Familiarity with machine shop tools and processes, prototyping, and environmental testing to validate analysis results
• Experience writing proposals, executing feasibility studies, and generating ROM estimates of system performance/size, weight, power/cost with imperfect or incomplete information