GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The FEA / CEA Engineer is responsible for performing structural, thermal, vibration, fatigue, and computational engineering analysis in support of the design, development, qualification, and production of aerospace propulsion systems and components.
This position works closely with Design Engineering, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Test, and Program Management to validate designs, identify technical risks, resolve hardware issues, and ensure products meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and customer requirements.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer capable of translating analytical results into practical engineering decisions and supporting hardware from initial concept through testing and production.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Structural & Multiphysics Analysis
Develop and perform finite element and computational analyses for aerospace components, assemblies, and propulsion systems.
Perform linear and nonlinear structural analysis, including stress, strain, deformation, contact, and load-path evaluations.
Conduct thermal and thermal-stress analysis for components operating in high-temperature environments.
Perform modal, vibration, harmonic, and dynamic response analysis as required.
Evaluate component fatigue life, durability, fracture risk, and structural margins.
Analysis Modeling, Verification & Design Substantiation
Develop appropriate analytical models, assumptions, boundary conditions, material properties, loading conditions, and acceptance criteria.
Perform mesh development, convergence studies, sensitivity studies, and model verification.
Calculate and document Factors of Safety and Margins of Safety against applicable design requirements.
Support rotating-component analysis including shafts, turbine components, bearings, housings, and other propulsion-system hardware.
Test Correlation & Validation
Correlate analytical predictions with component, subsystem, and engine test results.
Support instrumentation and test planning required to validate analytical models.
Support Design Reviews, DFMEA/PFMEA activities, qualification testing, First Article Inspection, and production readiness.
Failure Investigation & Corrective Action
Perform root-cause analysis of component failures, test anomalies, nonconformances, and field-return hardware.
Support RCCA, FRACAS, NCR, and corrective-action activities with engineering analysis and supporting data.
Evaluate supplier-manufactured components when dimensional, material, or manufacturing conditions deviate from engineering requirements.
Provide technical disposition recommendations for nonconforming hardware when supported by engineering analysis.
Design Engineering & Product Development Support
Provide analysis supporting design changes, configuration changes, ECOs, and product improvements.
Work directly with Design Engineering to optimize geometry, materials, tolerances, weight, performance, and durability.
Technical Documentation & Continuous Improvement
Define and develop modeling and simulation best practices and techniques
Develop concise engineering reports documenting assumptions, methods, results, conclusions, risks, and recommendations.
Maintain analysis files, models, calculations, and technical documentation in accordance with configuration-management requirements.
Support continuous improvement of engineering analysis methods, tools, templates, standards, and validation processes.
Technical Areas of Responsibility
The position may support analysis involving:
Turbine and rotating components
Shafts and rotor systems
Compressor and turbine structures
Engine housings and cases
Bearings and bearing-support structures
Welded and joined assemblies
High-temperature materials
Cast, machined, and additive-manufactured components
Fasteners and mechanical joints
Thermal interfaces
Vibration and resonance
Fatigue and durability
Structural integrity
Test fixtures and production tooling
Assembly contact
Hyperelastic materials
Keyword: FEA, structural analysis, thermal analysis, vibration, fatigue, ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, HyperMesh, stress analysis, material behavior, rotor dynamics, turbomachinery, aerospace
Required Experience:
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or related engineering discipline.
3+ years of experience performing finite element, structural, thermal, or computational engineering analysis.
Demonstrated experience developing and interpreting FEA models.
Strong understanding of:
Linear and non-linear analysis techniques
Implicit and explicit analysis techniques
Solid mechanics
Stress analysis
Contact analysis
Material behavior
Heat transfer
Fatigue
Vibration
Engineering mechanics
Experience with industry-standard FEA/CAE software such as ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, HyperMesh, or equivalent.
Ability to independently establish loads, boundary conditions, material properties, contacts, constraints, and appropriate modeling assumptions.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and material requirements.
Strong analytical problem-solving and technical-report-writing skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Test, and Program Management.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Engineering Mechanics.
Experience with gas turbine engines, propulsion systems, turbomachinery, or rotating... For full info follow application link.
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All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
