Analytical Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Size and conceptually design heat exchangers and heat transfer components to fulfill customer requirements, making reasonable assumptions when necessary
• Perform critical thermal and structural analyses of complex aerospace hardware through hand calculations, in-house software, and commercial analysis packages
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to ensure manufacturability and quality
• Provide heat exchanger core details to the design and estimating departments
• Review and approve design and test procedure changes
• Liaise with customer on heat exchanger requirements
• Compile and present results in a clear manner
• Generate technical reviews and other engineering documentation
• Support proposals and new product initiatives
• Support disposition of technical issues which occur during manufacturing
• Support customer reviews and inbound requests

Required Skills and Abilities

• Expertise in heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and structural mechanics
• Expertise in 3D modeling and CAD software
• Expertise in design principles, manufacturing processes, and assembly techniques
• Knowledge of commercial CFD and FEA software packages
• Familiarity with material properties and selection process
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to pass a background check and 9-panel drug screen

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a related field
• Master’s degree preferred
• 7+ years of experience in a similar role

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work for prolonged periods on a computer or in a lab environment
• Ability to move equipment up to 25 pounds