Principal Mechanical Engineer (Structural Design and Analysis)
Core
Design and analyze structural integrity of electronic and mechanical assemblies for harsh environments, including RF phased arrays and power-hungry systems.
Role type
Principal mechanical engineer (structural design and analysis)
Builds
Electronic and mechanical assemblies for national security products
Domain
Defense / National Security / Structural Engineering
Required skills
Structural finite element analysis (FEA), Static and dynamic load analysis, CAD design, GD&T application, Structural test and qualification, Hand calculations, Nastran/FEMAP/Ansys/Patran, Metallic structure design
Preferred skills
Electronic system stress analysis, Actuated mechanical system design, MIL-STD-810 environmental considerations
Technologies
Nastran, FEMAP, Ansys, Patran
Responsibilities
Design and analyze structures for mounting RF phased arrays and electronic packages, Perform structural FEA on complex mechanical structures and electronic assemblies, Build finite element models and perform hand calculations to verify structural integrity, Provide mentoring and serve as mechanical design/analyst lead, Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop electromechanical systems
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship