Simulation / FEA Engineer
Core
Reference for structural, vibration, and impact simulation to replace trial-and-error with predictive modeling for carbon/plastic/aluminium assemblies in autonomous defense airframes.
Role type
Senior IC simulation and mechanical analysis engineer
Builds
Predictive simulation models and autonomous analysis tools for quadcopter platforms
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Structural Dynamics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
FEA (modal/vibration/dynamic), composite materials modeling, crash/impact simulation, CAD (SolidWorks), scripting (Python/MATLAB/APDL), test correlation
Preferred skills
Ansys/Abaqus/Nastran expertise, explicit dynamics, fatigue analysis
Technologies
Ansys, Abaqus, Nastran, OptiStruct, COMSOL, LS-DYNA, Radioss, SolidWorks
Responsibilities
Analyze and optimize carbon chassis stiffness, mass, and resonance; perform modal and harmonic vibration analyses; run crash/shock/impact simulations; execute static, stiffness, and fatigue FEA; model composite laminates and correlate with physical tests; translate results into CAD design changes; develop reusable analysis tools and documentation; collaborate with design and industrialization teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
