Simulation Engineer - Avionics
Core
Develop structural, thermal, and multi-physics models to predict the behavior of avionics, compute modules, sensors, and power electronics throughout their operating life, influencing architecture and design decisions.
Role type
Simulation Engineer (Avionics)
Builds
Autonomous aircraft electronic modules and electromechanical assemblies
Domain
Aerospace / Avionics / Thermal Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
structural mechanics, heat transfer, materials science, fatigue, vibration, contact mechanics, thermal expansion, finite element analysis, thermal management, electronics packaging, root-cause analysis, Python/MATLAB scripting
Preferred skills
optical simulations, RF hardware development support
Technologies
Abaqus, ANSYS Mechanical, Siemens Simcenter 3D/Nastran, Altair OptiStruct, COMSOL, Zemax, FRED, LightTools, TracePro
Responsibilities
Own simulation strategy for electronic modules from concept to production; develop structural finite element models for housings and assemblies; perform static and dynamic analyses (modal, harmonic, vibration, shock, fatigue); develop thermal simulations for electronics cooling; correlate simulation results with laboratory testing; investigate prototype and field failures using simulation and physical data.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
