Finite Element Analysis Engineer
Location:
Indian Head, MD
Department:
Engineering Services
Type:
Full Time
Min. Experience:
Mid-Level
Salary Range: $100,000 to $120,000 USD per yearAdvanced Technology & Research Corporation (www.atrcorp.com) is seeking to fill the following full-time permanent position. Based in Maryland and incorporated in 1973, ATR is an equal-opportunity engineering company with a solid reputation in various engineering disciplines for the government and Fortune 500 commercial customers.Salary for the position is competitive according to qualifications. ATR offers an attractive comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Dental insurances, free basic life/ADD, long-term and short-term disability insurances, 401(k) plan, educational assistance program, and 5 weeks of paid leave per year for minimum seniority.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.Qualified persons should apply at:https://advancedtechnologyandresearchcorporation.applytojob.com/apply
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful applicant will join ATR's Engineering Services Division, working as a Finite Element Analysis engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, Indian Head, MD. You'll have an opportunity to work on world-class military programs that support the US Navy's Warfare technology as part of the Propulsion and Analysis Branch. The applicant shall work with the Engineering team as part of an integrated product team.This role primarily consists of providing Finite Element and Analysis (FEA) for various Naval weapons systems and components.
Duties include but not limited to:
- Perform FEA of Naval weapons systems and components
- Build or modify computer aided design (CAD) of 3D models for FEA
- Analyze and evaluate the structural behavior of Naval systems and test articles
- Perform static, dynamic, thermal, buckling and modal analysis of the systems
- Produce technical documents and reports.
The applicant shall work on site with the Engineering team with some off-site work from home available on a weekly basis
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- 2-5 years of FEA related experience
- Advanced degree in a related field is preferred
- Experience with the Navy or other DoD laboratories is a plus.
SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:
Candidate must have professional ability to apply scientific methodology to engineering problems, and must be a self-starter and willing to learn. We are looking for applicants with a high level of technical/intellectual curiosity and the ability to work independently:
- Strong in FE modelling and analysis technology and capability
- Ability to perform static, dynamic, thermal, buckling, and modal analysis
- Ability to perform non-linear buckling analysis is desirable
- Ability to create or modify 3D CAD models (PTC Creo and/or SIMULIA Solidworks)
- Ability to write automation scripting tools using MATLAB and/or Python
- Familiar with FEA software such as SIMULIAAbaqus (preferred) or ANSYS Suite
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Candidate must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance or favorable adjudication of a national security background investigation. Current successful background investigation completion is a plus.
