Senior Structural Analyst - Aerospace & Defense

About the role

Divergent is seeking an experienced and motivated analysis engineer to support the next generation of industry-leading vehicle development. We’re committed to transforming vehicles’ structural systems away from traditional manufacturing by using new materials and new technologies. To do this, we need a forward-looking and innovative engineer who will help shape the future of industrial manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Build up and analyze FE Models of Node™-based vehicle structures for aerospace flight applications or automotive use cases including validation using hand calculations and optimization.
• Apply cutting-edge FE/CAE methodology including nonlinear geometry / nonlinear material / implicit and explicit techniques to address complicated multi-physics problems.
• Create, refine, and execute new technical solutions for aerospace structures to support external customer programs and joint development efforts.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment within the DAPS Product Engineering team and cross-functionally with other disciplines to efficiently design and release structures that are optimized for mass, efficient production, and assembly.
• Work cross-functionally to implement cost reduction, methods and product improvements, and support prototype and production build activities.

Requirements

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• BS or MS in Mechanical / Aerospace Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in aerospace / automotive structural analysis.
• 4+ years of experience in analysis software packages such as Nastran, Optistruct, ABAQUS and/or LS-Dyna.
• 4+ years of experience in non-linear, dynamic stiffness, and durability analyses of structural components
• In-depth industrial experiences in the nonlinear analysis problems at least one of the followings: Explicit Full vehicle crash Analysis / Cohesive Zone Adhesive Analysis / Flutter Analysis / Random-Vibration test-correlation / Nonlinear Thermal Structural Analysis.
• Proficient with Altair Hypermesh or Beta CAE ANSA preprocessors.
• Able to utilize hand calculations to supplement analysis results.
• Outstanding comprehension of solid mechanics.
• Solid understanding of linear/nonlinear behaviors of advanced materials (composites, adhesives, metals) to achieve lightweight structural solutions.
• Solid interpersonal skills and motivated self-starter who can manage personal workload and execution to tight schedule.

Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• BS or MS in Mechanical / Aerospace Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in aerospace / automotive structural analysis.
• 4+ years of experience in analysis software packages such as Nastran, Optistruct, ABAQUS and/or LS-Dyna.
• 4+ years of experience in non-linear, dynamic stiffness, and durability analyses of structural components
• In-depth industrial experiences in the nonlinear analysis problems at least one of the followings: Explicit Full vehicle crash Analysis / Cohesive Zone Adhesive Analysis / Flutter Analysis / Random-Vibration test-correlation / Nonlinear Thermal Structural Analysis.
• Proficient with Altair Hypermesh or Beta CAE ANSA preprocessors.
• Able to utilize hand calculations to supplement analysis results.
• Outstanding comprehension of solid mechanics.
• Solid understanding of linear/nonlinear behaviors of advanced materials (composites, adhesives, metals) to achieve lightweight structural solutions.
• Solid interpersonal skills and motivated self-starter who can manage personal workload and execution to tight schedule.

Skills

• Material characterization and component / system-level CAE – physical test correlation experience is a plus.
• Experience with automotive full vehicle homologation procedure.
• Experience with aerospace load applications and MIL-STDs.
• Experience interfacing with engineering, testing, and manufacturing groups to understand system designs and the associated constraints.
• Supported or engaged directly with DoD airworthiness stakeholders such as Air Force Test Center (AFTC) or FAA.
• Experience supporting structural design and analysis throughout the design, build, and test phases of a development cycle.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.

Pay

$100,880 - $247,005 USD

Schedule

Primarily operates in an office environment. Some periods of time may be spent in conference room and indoor/outdoor for physical test observation for correlation work.